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Y479 HAP

2001 Lexus GS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,872 mi
Last recorded108,872 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 HAP
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2012 108,872 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 96,308 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,889 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,032 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,808 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 54,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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Y479 HAP is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y479 HAP, 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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What year was Y479 HAP registered?

Y479 HAP is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y479 HAP safe to buy?

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