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A11 MNS

2008 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,215 mi
Last recorded34,215 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 MNS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 34,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 34,206 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 33,744 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 33,306 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 33,306 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,130 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 33,123 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 32,713 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,579 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 32,152 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 31,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 29,718 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,269 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 25,743 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,650 miles

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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)

nsf and osf tyres bald inner edges no cord showing at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,394 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 18 May 2012 17,085 miles

emissions too low to enable emission test to be carried out

front number plate damaged but charectors not affected

Fail 18 May 2012 17,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions too low to enable emission test to be carried out

front number plate damaged but charectors not affected

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,119 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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A11 MNS is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A11 MNS, 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 A11 MNS registered?

A11 MNS is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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