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Lexus SC430

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,293 cc

C8 OBTMOT history

C8 OBT is a silver petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 2 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,393 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 OBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 OBT was last recorded at 91,393 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2015: 32,941 miles, lower than 69,501 miles on 19 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,611 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
782 miles
Average per year
3,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,393 miles
  • 2025 – 90,611 miles
  • 2024 – 88,851 miles
  • 2023 – 88,211 miles
  • 2022 – 86,816 miles
  • 2021 – 85,026 miles
  • 2020 – 83,435 miles
  • 2019 – 81,843 miles
  • 2018 – 80,345 miles
  • 2017 – 78,749 miles
  • 2016 – 76,281 miles
  • 2015 – 72,727 miles
  • 2014 – 69,501 miles
  • 2013 – 66,449 miles
  • 2012 – 62,327 miles
  • 2011 – 57,732 miles
  • 2010 – 53,074 miles
  • 2009 – 47,781 miles
  • 2008 – 42,603 miles
  • 2007 – 37,824 miles
  • 2006 – 30,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,393 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak from engineRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front suspension rear arm bushes starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Stone chip front screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vsc light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,393 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,393 miles
    Test number
    174725529048
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  2. Pass90,611 miles (+1,760)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,611 miles
    Test number
    830378115198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slightly loose and rattling.
    • AdvisorySlight rumbling from rear axle

  3. Pass88,851 miles (+640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,851 miles
    Test number
    310066367613
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  4. Pass88,211 miles (+1,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,211 miles
    Test number
    459385972455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  5. Pass86,816 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,816 miles
    Test number
    591479582417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,026 miles (+1,591)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,026 miles
    Test number
    834537297808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper beginning to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,435 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,435 miles
    Test number
    204722264296
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rear arm bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chip front screen
    • AdvisoryVsc light on dash
    • AdvisoryVsc light on dash switched off

  8. Fail83,432 miles (+1,589)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,432 miles
    Test number
    516627612602
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge and on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rear arm bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chip front screen
    • AdvisoryTyre light on dash
    • AdvisoryVsc light on dash

  9. Pass81,843 miles (+1,498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,843 miles
    Test number
    163776985631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure lamp on

  10. Pass80,345 miles (+1,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,345 miles
    Test number
    185084479556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre started to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre near tread bars and out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  11. Pass78,749 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,749 miles
    Test number
    487415722035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,281 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,281 miles
    Test number
    253044509789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,727 miles (+39,786)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,727 miles
    Test number
    513637421529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,941 miles (-36,560)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,941 miles
    Test number
    465298439550
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass69,501 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,501 miles
    Test number
    907360264283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,449 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,449 miles
    Test number
    826430263246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,327 miles (+4,595)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,327 miles
    Test number
    435644752297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  18. Pass57,732 miles (+4,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,732 miles
    Test number
    357759741273
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limit

  19. Pass53,074 miles (+5,293)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,074 miles
    Test number
    541428450281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,781 miles (+5,178)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    352737959466
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  21. Pass42,603 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,603 miles
    Test number
    353499158469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,824 miles (+7,442)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,824 miles
    Test number
    192322267295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,382 miles
    Test number
    724901666245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 OBT

Does C8 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 OBT is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 OBT?
The MOT on C8 OBT is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 OBT done?
C8 OBT was recorded at 91,393 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,052 miles a year.
Has C8 OBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 OBT has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 OBT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 OBT find?
C8 OBT passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak from engine.

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