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L18 USC

2008 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,069 mi
Last recorded54,069 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 USC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 51,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 49,458 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 48,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 45,180 miles

under guards fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2020 41,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,491 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,941 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,820 miles

Nearside rear brake has slight bind

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,312 miles

offside front and rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L18 USC is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L18 USC, 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 L18 USC registered?

L18 USC is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is L18 USC safe to buy?

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