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Y281 CBA

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,858 mi
Last recorded129,858 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 CBA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,858 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 129,729 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC LIGHT ON DASH (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner and outer edges and splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear head light auto adjuster bracket snapped off

Rear heat shield loose

all brake pads not visible

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 122,171 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 122,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

eml

exhaust system corroded

tyre pressure light showing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges 2.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

e c u light on

Fail 3 Jun 2016 114,735 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges 2.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

e c u light on

Pass 4 Jun 2015 105,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

e c u light on

nearside front tyre has cut on rim protecter

t p m s light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine light on

Fail 4 Jun 2014 96,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,368 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 90,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

e c u light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,466 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine man light on

low tyre pressure light on

Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,465 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine man light on

low tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,373 miles

offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,735 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 57,111 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,015 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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Y281 CBA is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 74,155 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 SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y281 CBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y281 CBA is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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