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SJ08 XOY

2008 Lexus LS600H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,562 mi
Last recorded124,562 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus LS600H82,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 XOY
MakeLexus
ModelLS600H
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 124,562 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side &near side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side & near side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear off parking brake slightly binding.

Fail 28 Oct 2025 124,562 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side &near side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side & near side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear off parking brake slightly binding.

Pass 11 Nov 2024 109,496 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside & offside inner & outer sill area's corroding / unable to fully inspect due to side skirts being fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2024 109,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside & offside inner & outer sill area's corroding / unable to fully inspect due to side skirt trims

Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,284 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 64,527 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,500 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 63,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Oct 2017 63,460 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted blocking the view of some test areas.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,455 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,523 miles

engine and under guards fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tail lamp has water in it

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,032 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tail lamp has water in it

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,991 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,255 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,659 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS600H?

Based on 7,675 MOT tests across 593 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
5,807
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
593
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 91
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 50
Headlamp aim too low 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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SJ08 XOY is a 2008 Lexus LS600H in Blue with a 4,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus LS600H models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 82,450 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 LS600H fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ08 XOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS600H typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus LS600H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ08 XOY is a 2008 Lexus LS600H, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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