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JEM 9P

2008 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,144 mi
Last recorded62,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEM 9P
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 62,144 miles

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

Rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Rear rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

tpms light on

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 21 Mar 2025 62,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 59,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 55,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 55,138 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 50,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,776 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 45,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,112 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,181 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 22,720 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 18,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,639 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 15,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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JEM 9P is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JEM 9P, 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 JEM 9P registered?

JEM 9P is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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