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2008 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,946 mi
Last recorded64,946 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration63 M
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 64,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 63,699 miles

TPMS warning illuminated

all exhaust flange heavily corroded and deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2024 63,084 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust flanges heavily corroded and deteriorated

tpms warning illuminated

Fail 24 Jan 2024 63,084 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust flanges heavily corroded and deteriorated

tpms warning illuminated

Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,217 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,795 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,533 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 55,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,258 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2015 51,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 41,036 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,948 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,807 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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63 M is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 46,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 63 M, 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 18 years old, this Lexus SC430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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63 M is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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