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S40 EWA

2008 Lexus RX400H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,444 mi
Last recorded144,444 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 EWA
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 144,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 142,178 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 142,178 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 139,672 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 130,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 117,746 miles

All four tyres nearing legal limit

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 106,993 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge /perished sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,810 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 84,806 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,205 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 11 Apr 2014 50,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2011 12,103 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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S40 EWA is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S40 EWA, 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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S40 EWA is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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