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GS 8880

2006 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,755 mi
Last recorded90,755 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS 8880
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 90,755 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 87,258 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,963 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 77,937 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 77,916 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,803 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 70,084 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,957 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 66,956 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,939 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,421 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,438 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,144 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,214 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 35,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,811 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 29,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,478 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,656 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 16,651 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GS 8880 is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GS 8880, 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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GS 8880 is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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