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Y643 OBU

2001 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

270,303 mi
Last recorded270,303 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 OBU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 270,303 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 270,303 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 256,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 256,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 246,137 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 242,702 miles

E.M.L on

n/s/f tyre has some splits in inner sidewall no cords showing

Fail 15 Aug 2014 242,702 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre has some splits in inner sidewall no cords showing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 238,114 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 222,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rubber bushes on steering rack have slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2012 222,133 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rubber bushes on steering rack have slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2011 201,477 miles

both front sidelights dim

nearside front foglamp damaged

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2010 180,742 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded (reduced braking surface)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 161,055 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 134,530 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 134,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 108,182 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 84,073 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 84,073 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 55,852 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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Y643 OBU is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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 Y643 OBU, 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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Y643 OBU is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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