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J1 NHB

2008 Lexus Ls

Blue Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Ls73,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 NHB
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 119,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,149 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 88,862 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,646 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 67,218 miles

Front wipers poor

Fail 28 Jan 2021 67,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front wipers poor

Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,588 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 44,967 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 37,063 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,361 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,496 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Pass 23 Jan 2015 14,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 10,564 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 6,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 3,783 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,143 miles

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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J1 NHB is a 2008 Lexus Ls in Blue with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J1 NHB, 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 J1 NHB registered?

J1 NHB is a 2008 Lexus Ls, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is J1 NHB safe to buy?

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