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S1 ERL

2007 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,210 mi
Last recorded51,210 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 ERL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 51,210 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 51,210 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,192 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 51,192 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,096 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring light indicates a fault

Fail 15 Mar 2018 48,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring light indicates a fault

Pass 2 May 2017 44,876 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 42,411 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 2 May 2016 42,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,901 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,526 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 32,526 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 27,461 miles

o/s/f door checkstrap worn/noisy

slight smearing at front wiper rubbers

Pass 10 May 2012 22,944 miles

rear pads wearing thin

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,910 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,380 miles

2 x front tyres baulding at inner edges

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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S1 ERL is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S1 ERL, 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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S1 ERL is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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