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EF08 OVU

2008 Lexus RX400H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,160 mi
Last recorded168,160 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 OVU
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 168,160 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 168,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 157,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 157,229 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 143,425 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,400 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 29 Sep 2022 130,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2021 119,288 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,725 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 82,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 62,790 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 50,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 47,606 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,969 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 37,361 miles

Advise only both front tyres starting to get low on edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,361 miles

Advise only both front tyres starting to get low on edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,333 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,965 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 27,965 miles

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

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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EF08 OVU is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF08 OVU, 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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What year was EF08 OVU registered?

EF08 OVU is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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