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GY08 UWW

2008 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,848 mi
Last recorded120,848 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UWW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 120,848 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,276 miles

Headlamp aims weak

Pass 12 Oct 2022 101,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 94,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged, also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged, also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Sep 2019 85,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 85,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,758 miles

Tyre Waring Light On Dash Board

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,121 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 15 Jul 2014 54,901 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,254 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 47,254 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,523 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,118 miles

O/S/R Tyre starting to wear on inner edge. No cord showing.

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 UWW is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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