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Lexus Sc430

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 3,502 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

3,502

Best Year

2007 (93%)

Years Covered

9

How reliable is the Lexus Sc430?

vs national average+5% (82% avg)
vs Lexus brand average+0% (87% avg)
Best to worst year spread13 percentage points
Reliability trendImproving over years

Lexus Sc430 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200992%12161,277 mi
200887%9179,473 mi
200793%30875,573 mi
200685%38479,442 mi
200590%41088,820 mi
200480%44794,059 mi
200384%560102,046 mi
200288%76496,909 mi
200184%417102,007 mi

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About the Lexus Sc430

The Lexus Sc430 has been tested 3,502 times in 2024 MOT data across 9 model years (2001 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2007 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 308 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 80%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

Newer LEXUS SC430s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 102,007 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 61,277 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

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