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SA08 ZRU

2008 Lexus RX400H

Silver Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,660 mi
Last recorded233,660 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 ZRU
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 233,660 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 217,080 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 206,893 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 190,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 179,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 177,055 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 166,553 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 166,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 157,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 148,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 148,915 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 138,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 138,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 130,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2013 97,821 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 97,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,975 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 78,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,485 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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SA08 ZRU is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA08 ZRU, 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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SA08 ZRU is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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