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R26 MOU

2008 Lexus RX450H

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,200 mi
Last recorded74,200 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX450H92,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 MOU
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 74,200 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 74,200 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 70,493 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,171 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 67,640 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 67,640 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))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,570 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 65,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 60,758 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 55,943 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 55,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 51,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge/wall

Offside Rear Tyre severely worn on outer and inner edges (suspect run on under-inflated)

Fail 22 Dec 2018 51,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge/wall

Offside Rear Tyre severely worn on outer and inner edges (suspect run on under-inflated)

Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 41,894 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,912 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 37,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 32,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 32,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 28,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2012 22,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,343 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 13,507 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall has a deep cut chords not exposed at time of test

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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R26 MOU is a 2008 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 92,910 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R26 MOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R26 MOU is a 2008 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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