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WR08 HGL

2008 Lexus RX350

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,272 mi
Last recorded151,272 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX35068,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 HGL
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 151,272 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 151,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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 18 Jul 2024 146,310 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 146,310 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 141,300 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 138,323 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 131,651 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 131,089 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 126,056 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,025 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,962 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,812 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,396 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,256 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,556 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,332 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 52,025 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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WR08 HGL is a 2008 Lexus RX350 in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 68,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR08 HGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR08 HGL registered?

WR08 HGL is a 2008 Lexus RX350, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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