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GY08 UWN

2008 Lexus SC430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,804 mi
Last recorded49,804 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UWN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 49,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 48,259 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 45,694 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 43,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,125 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 40,125 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 36,631 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 34,010 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 34,009 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 29,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 25,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 21,718 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 19,994 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,790 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 16,608 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 14,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 10,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 UWN is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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