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Y853 HNN

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,616 mi
Last recorded194,616 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 HNN
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 194,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 194,606 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 190,965 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 186,891 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 186,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 169,637 miles

Exhaust front pipe in poor condition (cracked)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 169,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust front pipe in poor condition (cracked)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 157,078 miles

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

brake fluid resevoir low

engine management light on

slight blow on o/s/f exhaust downpipe

Pass 20 Feb 2012 157,078 miles

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

brake fluid resevoir low

engine management light on

slight blow on o/s/f exhaust downpipe

Pass 7 Jan 2011 148,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2010 138,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 124,614 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 124,583 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 118,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 107,356 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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Y853 HNN is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y853 HNN, 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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Y853 HNN is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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