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RV08 NBJ

2008 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT

Black Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,386 mi
Last recorded163,386 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT88,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 NBJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX400 H Se-l CVT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 163,386 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 156,896 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 150,275 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 150,260 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 136,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 127,911 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/r (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 112,778 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 112,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,640 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 91,634 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 80,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

both front tyres wearing edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 30 May 2017 80,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

both front tyres wearing edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,101 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,081 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,013 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,143 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,895 miles

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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RV08 NBJ is a 2008 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT in Black with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV08 NBJ, 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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RV08 NBJ is a 2008 Lexus RX400 H Se-l CVT, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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