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GV08 HLG

2008 Lexus Ls

Blue Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,517 mi
Last recorded120,517 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Ls73,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HLG
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 120,517 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 114,673 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 109,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge-245/45/19 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 102,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 96,517 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 89,095 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 84,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,144 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 67,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 61,159 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 57,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 54,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,285 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,011 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 38,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offe side raer tyres innner well to low

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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GV08 HLG is a 2008 Lexus Ls in Blue with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 HLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Ls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV08 HLG registered?

GV08 HLG is a 2008 Lexus Ls, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GV08 HLG safe to buy?

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