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WR08 LXL

2008 Lexus GS450H

Silver Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,289 mi
Last recorded178,289 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 LXL
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 178,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 171,016 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 164,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 162,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component slightly damaged DROP LINK TO SELF LEVEL SYSTEM DAMAGED (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 162,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component slightly damaged DROP LINK TO SELF LEVEL SYSTEM DAMAGED (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 158,773 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 153,603 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 149,473 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 149,473 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 146,590 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 146,590 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 142,223 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 139,364 miles

whole underside / all underside components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 129,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2015 129,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2014 113,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 85,431 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 85,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,460 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,977 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus GS450H?

Based on 31,026 MOT tests across 2,030 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,099
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 682
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 454
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 273
position lamp(s) not working 269
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 237
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WR08 LXL is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Lexus GS450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 75,118 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 GS450H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR08 LXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus GS450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR08 LXL registered?

WR08 LXL is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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