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Y628 NLG

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,304 mi
Last recorded52,304 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 NLG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,304 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 52,283 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 52,221 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 52,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,894 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,773 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 51,773 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 51,399 miles

Front cant see brake pads

Front tyres starting to crack outer side to tread

Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads on 1/4 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre valve damaged and tyre light on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,576 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,361 miles

front brake linings worn close to limits

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,409 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,596 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,138 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,695 miles

both rear sub frame mounts startin to split

o/s/front tyre startin to wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,255 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,353 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 33,348 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edges

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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Y628 NLG is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y628 NLG, 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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What year was Y628 NLG registered?

Y628 NLG is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y628 NLG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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