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Y799 OBM

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,720 mi
Last recorded189,720 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 OBM
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 189,720 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 185,568 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 175,654 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 175,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 164,435 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 162,849 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 156,026 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 151,213 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 151,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 144,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 144,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 135,519 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 135,195 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Left-hand front tyre side wall damaged.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 127,729 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 127,729 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 120,049 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 120,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 111,938 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 103,754 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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Y799 OBM is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 94,622 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y799 OBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y799 OBM is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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