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R1 GBX

2008 Lexus Ls

Gold Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

160,573 mi
Last recorded160,573 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Ls73,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 GBX
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 160,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 157,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 155,248 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 155,215 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 152,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 148,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 144,089 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 140,535 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 136,844 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 132,313 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear seat folded/loaded no access to rear seatbelts

underbody&engine bay undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 126,168 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,123 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,773 miles

n/s/rear tyre starting to wear low in outer tread edge

o/s/rear tyre starting to wear low in inner tread edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,416 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,896 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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R1 GBX is a 2008 Lexus Ls in Gold with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R1 GBX, 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 R1 GBX registered?

R1 GBX is a 2008 Lexus Ls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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