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826 ABP

2008 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,111 mi
Last recorded63,111 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration826 ABP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 57,490 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 57,490 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 57,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,416 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 56,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,177 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 56,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,932 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 54,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,465 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,741 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,366 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,574 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,988 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 22,586 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 22,586 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,535 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,114 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged sidewall (repaired)

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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826 ABP is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 826 ABP, 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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What year was 826 ABP registered?

826 ABP is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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