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C14 SYK

2008 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,344 mi
Last recorded65,344 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 SYK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 65,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 64,510 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 63,749 miles

tpms fault light on

Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,927 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,819 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 61,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y Piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inside (needs changing) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (needs changing) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,098 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 50,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 39,513 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 39,513 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,915 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Nov 2014 32,441 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 32,441 miles

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

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 18 Nov 2013 29,219 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on inside edge

O/S/F tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 25,151 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2012 25,150 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,366 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,515 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 15,625 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack

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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C14 SYK is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Red 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 C14 SYK, 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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C14 SYK is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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