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RJ08 BNE

2008 Lexus Gs

Green Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,764 mi
Last recorded120,764 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Gs81,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 BNE
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 120,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 113,711 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 113,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 May 2025 113,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

front bumper damaged no sharp edges and also secure

tpms light flashing indicating a fault

Pass 2 May 2024 104,398 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 98,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,897 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,796 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,007 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,110 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,592 miles

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a fault in system

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 55,539 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,167 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 44,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 38,801 miles

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

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,013 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,214 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,083 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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RJ08 BNE is a 2008 Lexus Gs in Green with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 81,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ08 BNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RJ08 BNE is a 2008 Lexus Gs, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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