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W17 SOR

2008 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,734 mi
Last recorded117,734 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 SOR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 117,734 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 117,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 106,228 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 96,142 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 81,515 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2021 74,363 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,203 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 67,828 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 67,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,424 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 23 May 2017 56,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,399 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,345 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Aug 2013 33,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,803 miles

Slight damage on n/s/r tyre wall(rim protector).

Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,615 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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W17 SOR is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W17 SOR, 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 W17 SOR registered?

W17 SOR is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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