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S2 PES

2008 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,427 mi
Last recorded76,427 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus SC43046,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 PES
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 76,427 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 76,416 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 71,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 65,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 56,693 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 56,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 49,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,535 miles

TPMS warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2020 38,888 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 33,110 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 26,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 9 May 2017 21,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,476 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 19,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,440 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 14,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 12,467 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in side wall near side front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 7,811 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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S2 PES is a 2008 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 S2 PES, 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 S2 PES registered?

S2 PES is a 2008 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is S2 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 PES shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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