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Y778 JAR

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,480 mi
Last recorded157,480 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 JAR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 157,480 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 152,121 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 141,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 137,066 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 136,311 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 134,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 134,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 129,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 111,091 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 7 Aug 2008 110,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 18 Jul 2007 86,303 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 86,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 84,424 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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Y778 JAR is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y778 JAR, 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 Y778 JAR registered?

Y778 JAR is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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