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E8 SHS

2009 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,474 mi
Last recorded61,474 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus SC43036,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 SHS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 61,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 60,749 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 60,749 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested excess brake bind any unable to test wheel bearings (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 57,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 56,999 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,949 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 56,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 55,448 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,590 miles

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

Power steering oil level low

Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,465 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 53,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,152 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,536 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,325 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,235 miles

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

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

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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E8 SHS is a 2009 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 36,349 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 E8 SHS, 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 17 years old, this Lexus SC430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E8 SHS registered?

E8 SHS is a 2009 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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