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88 VGY

2003 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,304 mi
Last recorded99,304 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus SC43067,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 VGY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 99,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 98,319 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 97,295 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 96,271 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 95,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,476 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 90,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,923 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine and tyre warning lights on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,855 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 78,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre bauld on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,944 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,415 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 57,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 12 Apr 2006 44,151 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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88 VGY is a 2003 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 67,659 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 88 VGY, 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 23 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 88 VGY registered?

88 VGY is a 2003 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is 88 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 VGY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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