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Y427 OTT

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,614 mi
Last recorded134,614 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 OTT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 134,614 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 134,462 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 134,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 134,138 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 133,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 131,687 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 128,736 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,579 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,247 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 115,878 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 115,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 114,146 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2011 114,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nail in nsr tyre on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 106,769 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 99,945 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake fluid getting low.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,727 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,196 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 75,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 75,217 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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Y427 OTT is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y427 OTT, 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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Y427 OTT is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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