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AE08 TAU

2008 Lexus RX400H

Black Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,047 mi
Last recorded138,047 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TAU
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 138,047 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 138,047 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 131,976 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 128,653 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 122,214 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2023 122,214 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 114,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 108,113 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 103,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,637 miles

235/55/18 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,382 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,027 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 60,027 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,012 miles

235/55/18 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400H?

Based on 166,693 MOT tests across 9,581 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
6,972
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
9,581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,334
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,023
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 992
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AE08 TAU is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX400H models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 86,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX400H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX400H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE08 TAU is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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