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WR08 HGU

2008 Lexus RX350

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,650 mi
Last recorded88,650 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX35068,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 HGU
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 88,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 88,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield lose needs re securing

Nearside Front suspension leg lower mounting bolts are excessively lose

Pass 24 May 2022 85,134 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 85,120 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55 x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,497 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 81,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,296 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 77,228 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,976 miles

Both front discs pitted inner faces

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 72,976 miles

Both front discs pitted inner faces

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,885 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,759 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,863 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 34,345 miles

nsr tyre worn at shoulders

Fail 31 May 2012 34,345 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

nsr tyre worn at shoulders

Pass 18 May 2011 30,340 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 HGU is a 2008 Lexus RX350 in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HGU, 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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WR08 HGU is a 2008 Lexus RX350, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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