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2008 Lexus RX350

Silver Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,393 mi
Last recorded106,393 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX35068,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 YYY
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 106,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 102,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both inner to hub mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner to outer hub mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 102,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both inner to hub mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner to outer hub mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 98,731 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,761 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,071 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,028 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 87,209 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,219 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,751 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking no cord exposed

Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking no cord exposed

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,125 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 61,797 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 56,824 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres cracking up in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,824 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking up in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,150 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,186 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,701 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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Y16 YYY is a 2008 Lexus RX350 in Silver with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y16 YYY, 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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Y16 YYY is a 2008 Lexus RX350, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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