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S88 MOW

2006 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,152 mi
Last recorded107,152 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 MOW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 107,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 104,921 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 101,991 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 101,991 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,144 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 95,335 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 95,334 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction oxygen sensor faulty (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 91,627 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 91,627 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,037 miles

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 87,037 miles

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 83,125 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,549 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,772 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 73,065 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 67,300 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 61,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 61,702 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 54,824 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,159 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 51,159 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 47,869 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 43,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,856 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 36,856 miles

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

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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S88 MOW is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S88 MOW, 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 S88 MOW registered?

S88 MOW is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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