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Y799 JAR

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,467 mi
Last recorded204,467 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 JAR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 204,467 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 202,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 202,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 202,085 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 198,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

beam pattern poor / lenses poor

Pass 19 Aug 2013 193,875 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 193,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 189,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 183,401 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 173,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 165,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 165,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 154,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 154,323 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 130,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 117,539 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 117,539 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y799 JAR is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y799 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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Y799 JAR is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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