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M111 SNM

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,637 mi
Last recorded189,637 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 SNM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 189,637 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 173,766 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 173,766 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 155,212 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 146,097 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 134,896 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 134,725 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 125,278 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 15 Aug 2017 114,749 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,758 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 105,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,810 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,222 miles

Foot operated parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,536 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,676 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,938 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,419 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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M111 SNM is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 52,130 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 M111 SNM, 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 20 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M111 SNM registered?

M111 SNM is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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