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SIW 3181

2007 Lexus RX400H

Blue Electric 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

253,239 mi
Last recorded253,239 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus RX400H91,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 3181
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 253,239 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 253,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 244,417 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Mar 2025 244,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2024 235,631 miles

very dry under neath subframe also

Fail 14 Mar 2024 235,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

very dry under neath subframe also

Pass 14 Mar 2023 225,724 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 225,724 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 220,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 213,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 209,150 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 209,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear pads disces poor condistion

Pass 12 Mar 2019 199,635 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 186,959 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 186,950 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 182,294 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 182,293 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 167,934 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 149,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 123,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 10,085 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,061 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,027 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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SIW 3181 is a 2007 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Lexus RX400H models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 91,342 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 SIW 3181, 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 19 years old, this Lexus RX400H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SIW 3181 is a 2007 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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