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MIL 1448

2008 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,432 mi
Last recorded48,432 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 1448
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 48,432 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 45,705 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 45,705 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 40,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 38,563 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 36,296 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 32,447 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,420 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 21,767 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 17,486 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 12,723 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 12,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,788 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,513 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 8,990 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 8,089 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish/crack in between treads.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,799 miles

All four tyres starting to perish in between treads.

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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MIL 1448 is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MIL 1448, 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 MIL 1448 registered?

MIL 1448 is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is MIL 1448 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 1448 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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