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Y494 JCD

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,632 mi
Last recorded177,632 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 JCD
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 177,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 147,499 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat sheilds clamps corroded

tyres nearly on down to 1 6 mm

Fail 30 Nov 2013 126,453 miles

Both rear tyres ON the legal limit !!!

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake / footbrake needs adjusting !!

Pass 30 Nov 2013 126,453 miles

Both rear tyres ON the legal limit !!!

Handbrake / footbrake needs adjusting !!

Pass 30 Oct 2012 113,536 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 113,536 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 105,004 miles

Engine management light on

N/S wiper slightly smearing

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,375 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,020 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,131 miles

both front tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 52,394 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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Y494 JCD is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y494 JCD, 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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What year was Y494 JCD registered?

Y494 JCD is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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