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GO04 BUY

2008 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,292 mi
Last recorded44,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO04 BUY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 44,292 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 42,117 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 38,736 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,793 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 31,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,687 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 29,006 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,253 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 28,253 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,555 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,010 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,810 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,584 miles

offside front wiper blade split

tyre inflator kit best before 10/2009

Fail 28 Feb 2011 17,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

offside front wiper blade split

tyre inflator kit best before 10/2009

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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GO04 BUY is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GO04 BUY, 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 GO04 BUY registered?

GO04 BUY is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is GO04 BUY safe to buy?

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