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X239 BBC

2000 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,018 mi
Last recorded93,018 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS430108,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX239 BBC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,018 miles

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 223,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 218,359 miles

Oil leak

power steering rack slightly damp.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 5 May 2011 218,357 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

power steering rack slightly damp.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 19 May 2010 208,167 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 208,153 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 177,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 175,087 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 175,084 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 4 May 2007 137,738 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 137,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2006 114,617 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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X239 BBC is a 2000 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 108,786 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X239 BBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X239 BBC registered?

X239 BBC is a 2000 Lexus LS430, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X239 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X239 BBC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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