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NV09 EXL

2009 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,302 mi
Last recorded39,302 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus SC43036,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 EXL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 39,302 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 38,860 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 38,579 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 37,825 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 36,833 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 34,899 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 34,379 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 32,948 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 31,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,684 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,832 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,521 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 21,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,244 miles

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

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

cracks appearing on/or between tread

low tread pattern inner edge of nearside front tyre

low tread pattern on inner edge of offside front tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2012 19,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracks appearing on/or between tread

low tread pattern inner edge of nearside front tyre

low tread pattern on inner edge of offside front tyre

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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NV09 EXL is a 2009 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NV09 EXL, 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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What year was NV09 EXL registered?

NV09 EXL is a 2009 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is NV09 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV09 EXL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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