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Y788 BLJ

2001 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,647 mi
Last recorded99,647 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 BLJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,647 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 99,645 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,713 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 92,713 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,373 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 40,223 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,000 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,671 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,150 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,584 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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Y788 BLJ is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y788 BLJ, 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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Y788 BLJ is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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