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YP08 OBU

2008 Lexus RX400H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,695 mi
Last recorded148,695 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX400H86,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 OBU
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 148,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Outer body and under body corrosion age related

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 148,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Outer body and under body corrosion age related

Pass 8 Apr 2025 144,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Outer body and under body corrosion age related

Fail 8 Apr 2025 144,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Outer body and under body corrosion age related

Pass 9 Apr 2024 134,683 miles

All suspension comp sub frames and sills under body corroded undersealed

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion age related

Fail 9 Apr 2024 134,683 miles

All suspension comp sub frames and sills under body corroded undersealed

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion age related

Pass 17 Mar 2023 126,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And sub frame and under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body under sealed front to rear

Pass 18 Mar 2022 121,607 miles

General corrosion all round

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheelarch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undersealed front to rear

Fail 15 Mar 2022 121,471 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

STEERING RACK MOUNT BUSHES ............

UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION PRESENT ............

Pass 11 May 2021 119,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 117,517 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,877 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,625 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 102,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 22 May 2017 97,804 miles

corroded underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2016 88,516 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 81,674 miles

Exhaut slightly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fuel filler neck/pipes corroded

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud damaged

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear anti-roll bar mounting brackets corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 76,143 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 69,089 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 60,676 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 45,131 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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YP08 OBU is a 2008 Lexus RX400H in Grey 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 YP08 OBU, 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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YP08 OBU is a 2008 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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