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NG08 CEV

2008 Lexus RX400H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,538 mi
Last recorded66,538 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 CEV
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 66,538 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearsuspension crossmember and suspension components all corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust section repaired

fuel tank hoses and metal pipes to the tank all heavily corroded but no leaks

Fail 23 Jul 2025 66,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel pipe from filler to tank corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

light surface corrosion on rear suspension components and crossmember

Pass 1 Jul 2024 58,477 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2024 58,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,179 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All suspension components at rear corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 56,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All suspension components at rear corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,169 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,915 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 35,565 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,230 miles

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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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NG08 CEV is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NG08 CEV, 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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NG08 CEV is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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