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Y501 BBA

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,748 mi
Last recorded162,748 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 BBA
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 162,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 149,797 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 137,353 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 122,826 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 122,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 110,302 miles

both rear silencers corroded

both rear tyres on limit

steering rack mountings worn

Pass 3 Mar 2006 100,539 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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Y501 BBA is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y501 BBA, 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 Y501 BBA registered?

Y501 BBA is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y501 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 BBA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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