MOT Status
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114,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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)
front brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brakes binding within the limit.
vsc and tyre pressure warning light on dashboard.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
TPMS system indicates low tyre pressure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
TPMS system indicates low tyre pressure
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)
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.
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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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Y979 LHC is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 July 2001.
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