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A17 RTA

2008 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,895 mi
Last recorded91,895 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RTA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 91,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 81,249 miles

Rear prop donut torn/aged

Pass 27 Feb 2024 73,993 miles

Sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,352 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,210 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,487 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,158 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,044 miles

engine & under trays

Fail 4 Mar 2016 57,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine & under trays

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,244 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 Mar 2014 48,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,267 miles

all four tyres have cracks between treads

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,273 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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A17 RTA is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A17 RTA, 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 A17 RTA registered?

A17 RTA is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is A17 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 RTA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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