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L13 RYN

2009 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,691 mi
Last recorded35,691 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus SC43036,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 RYN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 35,691 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 35,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 33,981 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 28,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 26,753 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 25,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 24,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,186 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre damaged on sidewall

TPI light on

Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,805 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,197 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 14,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 10,381 miles

flat tyre warning light is on, both rear tyres getting low on tread and are split, steering rack mounting bushs weak, nearside front shocker damp

offside front lower ball joint worn, nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and close to failure, offside front tyre bald on inner edge and close to failure

Fail 18 Jul 2013 10,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

flat tyre warning light is on, both rear tyres getting low on tread and are split, steering rack mounting bushs weak, nearside front shocker damp

offside front lower ball joint worn, nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and close to failure, offside front tyre bald on inner edge and close to failure

Pass 5 Jul 2012 7,103 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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L13 RYN is a 2009 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 36,349 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 L13 RYN, 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 17 years old, this Lexus SC430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L13 RYN is a 2009 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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