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Y637 TJW

2001 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,180 mi
Last recorded159,180 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY637 TJW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 159,180 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 158,008 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 158,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2017 157,832 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 154,371 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 149,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 142,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 128,916 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2011 122,401 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges and both tyres have damage in tresd.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 115,594 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 109,197 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 109,197 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2008 98,724 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 98,724 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 4 May 2007 85,001 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 71,139 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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Y637 TJW 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 Y637 TJW, 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 Y637 TJW registered?

Y637 TJW is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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