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Y273 MBL

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,845 mi
Last recorded192,845 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 MBL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 192,845 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 187,119 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 187,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2011 181,457 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 177,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres heavily worn on edge raised shoulders

condition of rear no plate

diag light on

parkbrake travel

Fail 23 Mar 2010 177,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both rear tyres heavily worn on edge raised shoulders

condition of rear no plate

diag light on

parkbrake travel

Pass 13 Mar 2009 162,277 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 148,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 131,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 115,280 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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Y273 MBL is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y273 MBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y273 MBL is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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