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RO08 OBR

2008 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT

Black Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,036 mi
Last recorded121,036 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT88,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 OBR
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H Se-l CVT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 121,036 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 121,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2025 107,591 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2023 99,605 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 85,206 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 85,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,015 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 67,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 59,679 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2017 51,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 42,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 34,782 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,792 miles

front tyre worn on inner & outer egdes

Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,196 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,736 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT?

Based on 7,463 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,216
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 49
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RO08 OBR is a 2008 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT in Black with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 88,529 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 RX400 H Se-l CVT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO08 OBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO08 OBR is a 2008 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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