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LT08 VPL

2008 Lexus RX400H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,851 mi
Last recorded106,851 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VPL
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 106,851 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 105,625 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 104,223 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 102,498 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,950 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 100,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 99,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 97,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside OS reverse light flickers and then goes out

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,356 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,675 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 89,013 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,101 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,425 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 36,867 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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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LT08 VPL is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT08 VPL, 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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What year was LT08 VPL registered?

LT08 VPL is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LT08 VPL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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