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R99 DLE

2007 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,104 mi
Last recorded136,104 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 DLE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 136,104 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 136,083 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 135,834 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 135,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,231 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 130,231 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,586 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 96,666 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 96,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,286 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,569 miles

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

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

age cracking to tyres not a fail pass and advise

Fail 13 Aug 2013 18,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

age cracking to tyres not a fail pass and advise

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 14,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,115 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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R99 DLE is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,941 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 R99 DLE, 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 19 years old, this Lexus SC430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R99 DLE registered?

R99 DLE is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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