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RA57 LYP

2008 Lexus RX400H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,094 mi
Last recorded163,094 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 LYP
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 163,094 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 154,599 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 147,438 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 142,559 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 142,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 134,247 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 134,247 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 128,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass is hazed, difficult to see out of ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 128,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass is hazed, difficult to see out of ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 116,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Could not assess condition of front pads seem low have advised presenter both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush perished, but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside Front Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush perished, but not resulting in excessive movement.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel filler pipes rusty/corroded.

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2018 109,184 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush perished, but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush perished, but not resulting in excessive movement.

fuel filler pipes rusty/corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 94,605 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 94,605 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,009 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

car in electric mode no emmisions test conducted

Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,317 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,422 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 49,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,874 miles

front brake pads low

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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RA57 LYP is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA57 LYP, 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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RA57 LYP is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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