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AV08 OCS

2008 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,232 mi
Last recorded101,232 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OCS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 101,232 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 100,973 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 99,586 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 97,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 96,181 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,797 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,392 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,942 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,246 miles

front tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,653 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,564 miles

n/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,409 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,886 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 30,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,777 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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AV08 OCS is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AV08 OCS, 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 AV08 OCS registered?

AV08 OCS is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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