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Y942 VEU

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,173 mi
Last recorded108,173 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 VEU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2011 108,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 103,624 miles

Off side track rod end rubber boot damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,153 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,820 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 81,224 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,003 miles

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

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

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 20 Jan 2006 70,091 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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Y942 VEU is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y942 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y942 VEU registered?

Y942 VEU is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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