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YN08 ZYW

2008 Lexus RX400H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,620 mi
Last recorded124,620 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 ZYW
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 124,620 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 121,334 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 121,334 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 112,563 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 104,017 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 101,892 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - BACK BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND BACK BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 101,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - BACK BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND BACK BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 94,874 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear axle swivel bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

rear heat shield loose but not likely to fall off by fuel tank

Fail 19 Mar 2020 94,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

rear heat shield loose but not likely to fall off by fuel tank

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank filler neck pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,222 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,222 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,493 miles

engine & under trays

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,320 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,252 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,247 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,869 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,625 miles

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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YN08 ZYW is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YN08 ZYW, 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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YN08 ZYW is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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