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Y96 RKW

2001 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,015 mi
Last recorded142,015 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 RKW
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 142,015 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 139,610 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 137,231 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 133,330 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 128,098 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 128,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 120,935 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 115,689 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 114,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 105,093 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,223 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,775 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 56,228 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 56,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y96 RKW is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Green 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 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 Y96 RKW, 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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Y96 RKW is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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