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YF08 LRU

2008 Lexus RX450H

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,544 mi
Last recorded159,544 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX450H92,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 LRU
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 159,544 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 159,544 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 150,607 miles

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

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 150,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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 20 Apr 2024 145,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity outer lens Damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 135,424 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens slight Damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 129,002 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 129,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 124,253 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,946 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Jul 2018 107,677 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,301 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,214 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,280 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013
Fail 15 Apr 2013 43,037 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2012 36,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 29,265 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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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YF08 LRU is a 2008 Lexus RX450H in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 92,910 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 YF08 LRU, 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 18 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF08 LRU is a 2008 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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