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Y899 JHC

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,767 mi
Last recorded62,767 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 JHC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 62,767 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components corroded but not effecting structural rigidity

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear undercarriage corroded but not weakened

both headlamps tarnished but not effecting projected beam

Fail 11 Oct 2025 62,766 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferrule joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlamps tarnished but not effecting projected beam

undercarriage corroded including susspension components both subframes and general body mounting

Pass 8 Jul 2021 62,506 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,502 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2017 62,502 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,392 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,099 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,198 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,011 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,311 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,159 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,611 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,319 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,148 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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Y899 JHC is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 74,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y899 JHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y899 JHC is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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