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Y727 SBC

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,649 mi
Last recorded167,649 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 SBC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 167,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 151,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 143,793 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 138,507 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 138,496 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel leaking at the tank (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 132,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e/m/l light on

Pass 6 Aug 2014 126,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2014 126,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2013 118,449 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 110,619 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 108,494 miles

front tyres cracking,osf tyre wearing low on outer edge,

suspect suspension fluid leak on nsr

Fail 6 Jul 2011 108,494 miles

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

front tyres cracking,osf tyre wearing low on outer edge,

suspect suspension fluid leak on nsr

Pass 22 Jul 2010 107,281 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 104,724 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 98,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 98,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 88,890 miles

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 2006 75,137 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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Y727 SBC is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y727 SBC, 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 Y727 SBC registered?

Y727 SBC is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y727 SBC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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