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Y709 RLE

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,411 mi
Last recorded117,411 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 RLE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,411 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Fail 29 Jul 2016 117,411 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,521 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 98,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,180 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 83,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,325 miles

tyre wearing out faster on inner and outer side walls

Fail 19 Feb 2013 81,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tyre wearing out faster on inner and outer side walls

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 70,475 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,382 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 59,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 53,459 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,818 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,712 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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Y709 RLE is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y709 RLE, 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 Y709 RLE registered?

Y709 RLE is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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