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Y959 RBC

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,834 mi
Last recorded126,834 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 RBC
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 126,834 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,827 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 111,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,219 miles

ALL SUSPENSION RUSTY

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION RUBBERS POOR

UNDERSIDE OF CAR VERY RUSTY

WIPERS POOR

Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,352 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,699 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 76,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,216 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

eml light on

Fail 24 Jul 2013 72,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

eml light on

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,578 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 63,577 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,349 miles

Front suspension bottom ball joints - rubber gaiters slight deterioration

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,324 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,094 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 47,201 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 47,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 43,227 miles

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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Y959 RBC is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y959 RBC, 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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Y959 RBC is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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