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YL08 HMJ

2008 Lexus RX400H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,803 mi
Last recorded124,803 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 HMJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 124,803 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 117,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 110,483 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 19 Dec 2023 110,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,027 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f , both rear bush may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has badly perished ,may require to attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

emission not to test car electric hybrid

o/s/f head light slightly perished ,may improving if polishing

Fail 15 Dec 2022 102,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f , both rear bush may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has badly perished ,may require to attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

emission not to test car electric hybrid

o/s/f head light slightly perished ,may improving if polishing

Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 18 Nov 2021 95,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 6 Dec 2019 86,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,528 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,528 miles

All brake pads low

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear ()

Lower arm rear bushs beginning to perish

Surface corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 61,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,306 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 38,655 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,293 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,191 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 18,041 miles

both offside tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400H?

Based on 166,693 MOT tests across 9,581 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
6,972
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
9,581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,334
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,023
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 992
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YL08 HMJ is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX400H models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 86,366 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 RX400H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL08 HMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX400H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL08 HMJ registered?

YL08 HMJ is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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