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LR08 JGZ

2008 Lexus RX400H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,062 mi
Last recorded117,062 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 JGZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 117,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 107,622 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 105,410 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Apr 2023 105,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2022 102,151 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 92,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 92,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 82,137 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 82,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,755 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 68,742 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 61,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,279 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 55,275 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,920 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,620 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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LR08 JGZ is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR08 JGZ, 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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LR08 JGZ is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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