CarVerify

Free Car Check

K8 GMR

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,130 mi
Last recorded98,130 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 GMR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 98,130 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 97,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,632 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,061 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 94,614 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,269 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 86,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 84,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 83,448 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 81,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 77,343 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 74,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 70,858 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 67,630 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,790 miles

both front tyres inner tread worn

Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,911 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,244 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
Full Lexus SC430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K8 GMR is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 74,155 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 K8 GMR, 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 25 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K8 GMR?

You can check the full history of K8 GMR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K8 GMR registered?

K8 GMR is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is K8 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 GMR shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K8 GMR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K8 GMR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.