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RO08 OBT

2008 Lexus RX400H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,604 mi
Last recorded90,604 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 OBT
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 90,604 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 87,613 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 83,522 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 77,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,193 miles

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

slight reserve travel in parking brake pedal

Fail 31 Mar 2021 75,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slight reserve travel in parking brake pedal

Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 71,157 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,530 miles

top covers and under trays fitted not allowing full view

Fail 21 Mar 2018 68,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

top covers and under trays fitted not allowing full view

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,887 miles

Offside Front fog light inop.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,344 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,433 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,588 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 39,648 miles

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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RO08 OBT is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO08 OBT, 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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RO08 OBT is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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