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GV08 HSU

2008 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,905 mi
Last recorded29,905 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HSU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 29,905 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 29,885 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 29,880 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 29,853 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 29,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGED, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 29,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGED, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 26,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,553 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE SLIGHT DRAG

CRACKS IN TYRE TREADS N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S WORN TO MINIMUM (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 22,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in tyre treads front and rear n/s and o/s

n/s front wiper blade split

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn low and perishing

both rear tyres worn low and perishing

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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GV08 HSU is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 GV08 HSU, 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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GV08 HSU is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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