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VK08 VYA

2008 Lexus RX400H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,147 mi
Last recorded122,147 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VYA
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 122,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/55/18 /- 4mm ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025 114,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 107,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 102,201 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 102,201 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 92,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight flat spot inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,818 miles

Front both front tyres just starting to near wear indicators

Pass 4 May 2020 75,612 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 75,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 68,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,217 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 57,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,059 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 40,406 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 40,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 30,911 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 24,107 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 22,045 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 19,713 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VK08 VYA is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Silver with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK08 VYA, 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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VK08 VYA is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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