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Y301 HPC

2001 Lexus GS430

Blue Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,914 mi
Last recorded126,914 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 HPC
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 126,914 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 121,536 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 118,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 118,398 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,822 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,898 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 114,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction note Exhaust emissions only just passed after second fast idle test co and lambda fluctuating in and out of parameters. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad on metal to metal of disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ECT PWR warning light on

N/s exhaust heat shield loose and hanging on lambda sensor wire.(starting to chafe wire)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2017 110,402 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside and suspension parts

engine light on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2015 99,021 miles

As per failure.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 98,977 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1/ slight damage to n/s front seat belt webbing 2/ slight exhaust blow at n/s front and o/s rear

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,984 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,873 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,368 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,459 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 61,458 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,431 miles

Both front lower ball joint boot have misting of oil.

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 56,431 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both front lower ball joint boot have misting of oil.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,174 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,744 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,306 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 27,360 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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Y301 HPC is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 94,622 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y301 HPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y301 HPC is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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