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A9 BPR

2006 Lexus SC430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,305 mi
Last recorded48,305 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BPR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jul 2024 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 47,792 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear lower seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2020 46,401 miles

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))

wiper blades slightly defective.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,546 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,164 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,105 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 Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 44,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,997 miles

off side front tyre getting low on thhe inner edge

tyre pressure light on

Fail 4 Jul 2014 41,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

off side front tyre getting low on thhe inner edge

tyre pressure light on

Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,026 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,348 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,866 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 35,851 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,325 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,952 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 27,931 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,159 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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A9 BPR is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 52,130 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 A9 BPR, 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 20 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 BPR is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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