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PPM 1C

2006 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,575 mi
Last recorded55,575 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPM 1C
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 55,575 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 54,333 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,134 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 53,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 3 Aug 2021 49,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,843 miles

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

Under tray fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 44,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,358 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,875 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,860 miles

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

mirrors will not adjust up or down

Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,177 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 23,014 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 19,058 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 17,989 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,813 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,275 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 9,413 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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PPM 1C is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 PPM 1C, 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 PPM 1C registered?

PPM 1C is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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