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RE08 RUW

2008 Lexus RX400H

Grey Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,934 mi
Last recorded155,934 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 RUW
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 155,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 129,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 121,847 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 98,293 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 96,855 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 96,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 92,095 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 90,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2016 76,888 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 76,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,882 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 60,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 46,540 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 28,225 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 28,225 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

off side rear tyre wearing on outer side wall

Pass 19 May 2012 18,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,835 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 15,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 15,812 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf door does not open fully due to body damage

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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RE08 RUW is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Grey with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RE08 RUW, 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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RE08 RUW is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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