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MP08 GCP

2008 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,917 mi
Last recorded28,917 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP08 GCP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 28,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 28,629 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 28,367 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 26,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,447 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 25,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 25,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 24,520 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 23,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,948 miles

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

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 18,934 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,446 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,196 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,846 miles

rear tyres perished in treads(slight)

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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MP08 GCP is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MP08 GCP, 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 MP08 GCP registered?

MP08 GCP is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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