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Y976 LHC

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,068 mi
Last recorded132,068 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 LHC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 132,068 miles

Offside Front SIDE WING + FRONT BUMPER SLIGHT DAMAGED

Fail 17 Nov 2025 132,068 miles

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

Offside Front SIDE WING + FRONT BUMPER SLIGHT DAMAGED

Pass 11 Dec 2024 131,672 miles

General corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2023 130,821 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 125,410 miles

underside has corrosion forming on suspension components

Pass 24 May 2019 118,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,057 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 114,266 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 109,985 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 105,401 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 95,976 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 94,127 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 90,780 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,488 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,920 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 46,327 miles

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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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Y976 LHC is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y976 LHC, 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 Y976 LHC registered?

Y976 LHC is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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