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V8 PYE

2007 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,812 mi
Last recorded62,812 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus SC43048,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 PYE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 62,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 62,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 61,365 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,553 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,800 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 58,794 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 58,679 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light showing on the dash

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,608 miles

Central Rear Lower lower exhaust rear silencer fixings perished / corroded

Nearside Front Lower lower front wheel arch plastics damaged / loose

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 56,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower lower exhaust rear silencer fixings perished / corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower lower front wheel arch plastics damaged / loose

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 18psi (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 18.5psi (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 53,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitor showing on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,520 miles

Front Discs lipped

Rear Pads possibly low

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 47,520 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Discs lipped

Rear Pads possibly low

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 37,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,939 miles

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

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 25 Nov 2013 32,290 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 32,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,370 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 18,406 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,182 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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V8 PYE is a 2007 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V8 PYE, 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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V8 PYE is a 2007 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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