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M13 RLN

2006 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 RLN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,698 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 91,698 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 86,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 79,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 79,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 77,622 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 77,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,444 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,030 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 76,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,606 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,526 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 46,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,340 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,340 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,014 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,032 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 22,410 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,122 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 10,990 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner tread edges

n/s/front tyre outer wall has BORDER LINE CUT

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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M13 RLN is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M13 RLN, 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 M13 RLN registered?

M13 RLN is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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