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R333 MCW

2008 Lexus Ls

Black Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,725 mi
Last recorded46,725 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Ls73,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 MCW
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 46,725 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 46,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 43,669 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 41,824 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 41,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 40,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,547 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,733 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 36,733 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,007 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 35,007 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 32,798 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 30,986 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 28,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 26,519 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 25,114 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 20,634 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 17,810 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 17,810 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 15,740 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 10,698 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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R333 MCW is a 2008 Lexus Ls in Black with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R333 MCW, 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 R333 MCW registered?

R333 MCW is a 2008 Lexus Ls, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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