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Y89 JAJ

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,454 mi
Last recorded74,454 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 JAJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 74,454 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 73,315 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,582 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 72,580 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,812 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,757 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 68,051 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,594 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,783 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,682 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,236 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,111 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,105 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,338 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,207 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,875 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 37,136 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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Y89 JAJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y89 JAJ, 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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What year was Y89 JAJ registered?

Y89 JAJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y89 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y89 JAJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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