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LW51 XOL

2001 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,956 mi
Last recorded94,956 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XOL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 94,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,160 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 73,114 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 73,114 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre is perished

Fail 4 Dec 2013 57,814 miles

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,649 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,701 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,622 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

steering rack mounting bushes slight wear and movement.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,181 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 13,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LW51 XOL is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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 LW51 XOL, 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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What year was LW51 XOL registered?

LW51 XOL is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is LW51 XOL safe to buy?

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