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VE08 AXT

2008 Lexus SC430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,823 mi
Last recorded84,823 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 AXT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,871 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 79,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 77,170 miles

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

Rear Exhaust centre back heavily corroded/flanges weakened

Fail 15 Jul 2022 77,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust centre back heavily corroded/flanges weakened

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 68,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 60,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,718 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,049 miles

Both front inner tyre edges slightly worn

Fail 20 Feb 2014 36,970 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,762 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,976 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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VE08 AXT is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 46,182 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 VE08 AXT, 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 18 years old, this Lexus SC430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE08 AXT registered?

VE08 AXT is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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