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MK57 RAF

2008 Lexus LS600H

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,793 mi
Last recorded132,793 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus LS600H82,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 RAF
MakeLexus
ModelLS600H
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 132,793 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 132,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 128,544 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 121,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 121,129 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 115,046 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 110,163 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 110,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,238 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 76,536 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 66,863 miles

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

advise no emissions data / hybrid

Fail 29 May 2014 66,863 miles

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

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

advise no emissions data / hybrid

Fail 29 May 2013 56,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise osf tyre worn on edges / advise replacement

no emissions data / hybrid

Pass 29 May 2013 56,371 miles

advise osf tyre worn on edges / advise replacement

no emissions data / hybrid

Pass 17 May 2012 43,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,083 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS600H?

Based on 7,675 MOT tests across 593 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
5,807
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
593
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 91
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 50
Headlamp aim too low 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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MK57 RAF is a 2008 Lexus LS600H in Red with a 4,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus LS600H models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 82,450 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 LS600H fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK57 RAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS600H typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus LS600H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK57 RAF is a 2008 Lexus LS600H, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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