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AM08 YAA

2008 Lexus GS450H

Black Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,758 mi
Last recorded146,758 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YAA
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 146,758 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Fail 30 Jan 2026 146,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam poss hid (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2025 137,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 134,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 131,985 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 129,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 125,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 123,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 117,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 111,933 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 101,252 miles

Offside Small chip in screen

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components

Fail 21 Mar 2017 101,252 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Small chip in screen

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,971 miles

Front Wear lip on brake discs

Rear Both tyres worn close to limit

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre low

Fail 4 Mar 2014 62,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,233 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,880 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS450H?

Based on 31,026 MOT tests across 2,030 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,099
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 682
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 454
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 273
position lamp(s) not working 269
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 237
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AM08 YAA is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus GS450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 75,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS450H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 YAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus GS450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM08 YAA is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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