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RV08 NOF

2008 Lexus RX400H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,583 mi
Last recorded154,583 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 NOF
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 154,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 139,343 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

suspension level sensor (rear right) damaged and not functioning

Fail 30 May 2024 139,343 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

suspension level sensor (rear right) damaged and not functioning

Pass 2 Jun 2023 129,884 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield at rear loose and insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2023 129,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield at rear loose and insecure

Pass 10 May 2022 119,964 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 109,619 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s headlamp unit faded

Fail 5 May 2021 109,619 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s headlamp unit faded

Pass 27 Apr 2020 103,438 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 98,635 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 98,635 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 97,916 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 97,916 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 94,660 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 94,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2016 91,731 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,773 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,192 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,191 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,141 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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RV08 NOF is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 RV08 NOF, 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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RV08 NOF is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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