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S88 XUS

2001 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,179 mi
Last recorded184,179 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 XUS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 184,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 13,332 miles

Offside Front slight binding on wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2016 178,745 miles

Nearside Front wish bone bush rubber worn

Nearside Rear shock absorber misting

Nearside Rear tyre limit

Offside Front track rod end dust cover worn

Offside Rear tyre limit

Rear exhaust shield insecure

rear brake disc pitted

rear brake pads slight low

Pass 21 Nov 2015 160,891 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 160,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 142,302 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 141,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre inflation light is on.

Fail 19 Oct 2013 124,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 124,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,864 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 91,864 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,235 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 68,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 66,097 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,796 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,072 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,124 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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S88 XUS is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 74,155 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 S88 XUS, 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 25 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S88 XUS is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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