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SB08 KKU

2008 Lexus RX400H

Black Petrol 3311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,837 mi
Last recorded123,837 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 KKU
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 123,837 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 121,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 118,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 112,066 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 109,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear chassis and suspension components seriously corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 10,871 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 100,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 93,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 87,387 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 79,791 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 73,410 miles

BOTH FRONT VALVE CAPS SIEZED REQUIRE NEW VALVES AT TIME OF SERVICE

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH BADLY SPLIT ADVISE CHANGING AND RECHECK ALIGNMENT

NEARSIDE REAR DISC CORRODED AND POSSIBLE REAR PADS LOW ADVISE CHECKING AND REPORT

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH BADLY SPLIT ADVISE CHANGING AND RECHECK ALIGNMENT ***CLOSE TO FAIL****

Fail 19 May 2015 73,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH FRONT VALVE CAPS SIEZED REQUIRE NEW VALVES AT TIME OF SERVICE

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH BADLY SPLIT ADVISE CHANGING AND RECHECK ALIGNMENT

NEARSIDE REAR DISC CORRODED AND POSSIBLE REAR PADS LOW ADVISE CHECKING AND REPORT

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH BADLY SPLIT ADVISE CHANGING AND RECHECK ALIGNMENT ***CLOSE TO FAIL****

Pass 21 May 2014 66,524 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 66,524 miles

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

advise front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face and warped on rolling road on limit

advise rear tyres badly perished and wearing on edge

Pass 21 May 2013 52,628 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear bushes on front wishbones starting to split

Fail 21 May 2013 52,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear bushes on front wishbones starting to split

Pass 16 May 2012 33,241 miles

rear wiper split

front tyres on 2'5mm 235 55 18

nearside wiper split

Pass 18 May 2011 18,290 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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SB08 KKU is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB08 KKU, 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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SB08 KKU is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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