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Y979 LHC

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,203 mi
Last recorded114,203 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 LHC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 114,203 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 114,008 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust joins corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2023 113,520 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on the inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also differential corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 113,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on the inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also differential corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 112,955 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 112,955 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,607 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 112,387 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,866 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 111,797 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 111,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 111,660 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 111,660 miles

front brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brakes binding within the limit.

vsc and tyre pressure warning light on dashboard.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 110,336 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 110,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,000 miles

TPMS system indicates low tyre pressure

Fail 7 Oct 2013 105,000 miles

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

TPMS system indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,587 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,768 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,607 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,364 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,971 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,443 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,447 miles

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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Y979 LHC is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y979 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 Y979 LHC registered?

Y979 LHC is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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