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EF08 OWG

2008 Lexus RX400H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,854 mi
Last recorded150,854 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 OWG
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 150,854 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 150,854 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 143,775 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 136,552 miles

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,174 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 121,807 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 121,792 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 111,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 102,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 93,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,170 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,644 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,490 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

n/s wiper split but clears screen

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,521 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,713 miles

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 OWG is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF08 OWG, 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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EF08 OWG is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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