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L500 HMS

2008 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,364 mi
Last recorded100,364 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 HMS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 100,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,610 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded centre to rear joint

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,369 miles

TPMS light on dash.

both front tyres have wear on inner edge.

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,184 miles

Front both front ball joint dust covers leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,578 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 84,447 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 84,447 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 84,354 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,645 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,755 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,976 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,877 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,407 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,231 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,983 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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L500 HMS is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L500 HMS, 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 L500 HMS registered?

L500 HMS is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is L500 HMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 HMS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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