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Y665 OBU

2001 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,772 mi
Last recorded128,772 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 OBU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 128,772 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 119,197 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 115,210 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 115,210 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 101,455 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread depths close to legal limit

Fail 26 Jul 2011 101,272 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread depths close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,060 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 94,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,105 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,762 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 79,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,234 miles

long travell on handbrake lever

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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Y665 OBU is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y665 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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Y665 OBU is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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