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J8 RBV

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,119 mi
Last recorded95,119 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 RBV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 95,119 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 94,926 miles

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

general underside getting rusty / corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 94,732 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 93,841 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 93,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 91,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear pads not visible upon inspection

Pass 7 May 2020 91,241 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,294 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,079 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,691 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,620 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,699 miles

possible fault warning lights tyre presure ex came on at first but seem ok now

Pass 27 Apr 2013 79,787 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 78,871 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,519 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 68,074 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,612 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 58,116 miles

tyre light on .

Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,112 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,517 miles

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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J8 RBV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 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 J8 RBV, 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 24 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J8 RBV registered?

J8 RBV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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