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Y581 NVW

2001 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,839 mi
Last recorded165,839 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 NVW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 165,839 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2019 165,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2017 145,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 145,608 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 140,518 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edge

engine light on

Fail 27 Apr 2016 140,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing inside edge

engine light on

Pass 20 May 2015 129,472 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 120,276 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 110,996 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 102,664 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 96,358 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,030 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,972 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,977 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 54,801 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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Y581 NVW is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y581 NVW, 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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Y581 NVW is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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