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P29 COH

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,702 mi
Last recorded96,702 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 COH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,403 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,704 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,071 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,559 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 89,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,677 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,401 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,745 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,233 miles

front tyres worn inner treads

Fail 25 Jul 2012 75,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

(vsc) vehicle stability contol light illuminated

front tyres worn inner treads

rear brake pads cannot be seen on test to inspect

Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,096 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 79,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,654 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 62,404 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,922 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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P29 COH is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 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 P29 COH, 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 24 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P29 COH registered?

P29 COH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for P29 COH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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