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YG51 NJL

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,826 mi
Last recorded149,826 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 NJL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 149,826 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 149,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 129,445 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 129,445 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 100,839 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 100,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,416 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,343 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,537 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 45,537 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 31,688 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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YG51 NJL is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG51 NJL, 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 YG51 NJL registered?

YG51 NJL is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is YG51 NJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 NJL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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