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W888 SLM

2012 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,991 mi
Last recorded50,991 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 SLM
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 50,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 50,149 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 48,237 miles

Nearside Rear Lower fog lamp slightly adrift (but secure) in rear bumper

Fail 18 Apr 2024 48,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower fog lamp slightly adrift (but secure) in rear bumper

Pass 14 Apr 2023 45,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 45,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 43,020 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 40,632 miles

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 39,802 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 37,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,294 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 27,499 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 27,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 21,448 miles

offside and nearside front tyres bald on edges of tread

Pass 28 May 2015 15,407 miles

front tyres becoming slightly worn on edges of tread

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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W888 SLM is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 66,793 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W888 SLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus RX450H is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W888 SLM registered?

W888 SLM is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is W888 SLM safe to buy?

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