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S16 SXE

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,144 mi
Last recorded83,144 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 SXE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 83,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,069 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,901 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 73,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 63,607 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 63,559 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,341 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 56,341 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 42,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 31,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,255 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,708 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 22,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,922 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,671 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,176 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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S16 SXE is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S16 SXE, 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 S16 SXE registered?

S16 SXE is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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