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Y94 NRD

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,965 mi
Last recorded135,965 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 NRD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 135,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm main bush agre cracks. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower middle arm ball joint has slight grease leak.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm main bush agre cracks. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower middle arm ball joint has slight grease leak.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upright lower arm bush has play not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil sump area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff main prop shaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,949 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,131 miles

Lower vehicle engine sump, and gearbox area has signs of oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 109,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 107,428 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,139 miles
Pass 12 May 2013 91,067 miles
Fail 12 May 2013 91,067 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2012 84,196 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,904 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 82,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 78,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light was on.

Fail 18 Jul 2009 74,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light was on

Pass 18 Jul 2009 74,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light was on

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,318 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 63,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,954 miles

e.m.l light on.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,498 miles

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

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

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

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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Y94 NRD 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 78.9%.

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 Y94 NRD, 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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Y94 NRD is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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