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V888 CAW

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,995 mi
Last recorded87,995 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 CAW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 87,995 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 87,994 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,655 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 87,648 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 87,261 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 87,261 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 85,480 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 85,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 83,300 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,201 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,985 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,784 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,503 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,595 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 24 Sep 2013 65,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,529 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 58,694 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,036 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,444 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 46,429 miles

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

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

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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V888 CAW is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V888 CAW, 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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V888 CAW is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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