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GY08 UYP

2008 Lexus RX350

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,045 mi
Last recorded127,045 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX35068,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UYP
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 127,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Park brake effort low.

Park brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 13 Jan 2026 126,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake binding.

Nearside Park brake slow to react.

Offside Rear Brake binding.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 120,617 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 113,262 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 113,128 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills and inner floors slightly rusty

various rear suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,530 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,090 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 90,082 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,085 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r n/s/r ()

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 79,571 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 79,571 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,904 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,618 miles

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,843 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 43,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,255 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,980 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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GY08 UYP is a 2008 Lexus RX350 in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 68,808 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 RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 UYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY08 UYP is a 2008 Lexus RX350, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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