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Y699 OTF

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,635 mi
Last recorded167,635 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 OTF
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 167,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 166,578 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 166,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator showing signs of leaking coolant

Pass 6 Jul 2016 162,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 162,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 158,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 151,085 miles

Both side sills damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Plastic side sills fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion on under side of car

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

View of rear brake pads obscured

Warning light on dash

Fail 3 Jun 2014 150,994 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both side sills damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Plastic side sills fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion on under side of car

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

View of rear brake pads obscured

Warning light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2013 145,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Temporary repair has been made to both rear exhaust silencers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 145,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both N/S/F and O/S/F tyres are worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 137,484 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear anti-roll bar is slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2011 127,020 miles

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

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 2 Jun 2010 117,247 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 106,798 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 90,587 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 79,183 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,410 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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Y699 OTF is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y699 OTF, 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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Y699 OTF is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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