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GY08 ORP

2008 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,644 mi
Last recorded75,644 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 ORP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 75,644 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 75,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front left section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,509 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jul 2020 64,402 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,716 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 60,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 57,906 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 57,905 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 54,581 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,683 miles

engine covers fitted

front wipers starting to smear

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,045 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,212 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 38,242 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 38,232 miles

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

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

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)

all tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,225 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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GY08 ORP is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY08 ORP, 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 GY08 ORP registered?

GY08 ORP is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 ORP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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