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GY08 ORS

2008 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,758 mi
Last recorded134,758 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 ORS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 132,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 131,583 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 129,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 129,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 126,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 123,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 121,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,018 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,705 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,123 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has Damage to sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,673 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has Damage to sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,837 miles

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

offside headlamp washer does not wash lamp

Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

offside headlamp washer does not wash lamp

Pass 14 May 2011 44,650 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 44,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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GY08 ORS is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY08 ORS, 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 GY08 ORS registered?

GY08 ORS is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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