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GV08 WGG

2008 Lexus RX450H

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,378 mi
Last recorded135,378 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX450H92,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WGG
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 135,378 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 3 Mar 2023 122,014 miles

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

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

underside rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,974 miles

Rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,896 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 105,675 miles

Surface corrosion to under body in places and suspension components

Fail 25 Nov 2019 105,675 miles

Surface corrosion to under body in places and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,057 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,812 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 80,810 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,390 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2016 72,304 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 62,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 62,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 55,993 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 46,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 33,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2011 21,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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GV08 WGG is a 2008 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 92,910 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 WGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV08 WGG is a 2008 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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