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CN08 LME

2008 Lexus GS450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,728 mi
Last recorded113,728 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 LME
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,728 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 113,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 93,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front side light lens cracked

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 93,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper slider pin locking device missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front side light lens cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2023 71,690 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing edges

Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,748 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread ()

Fail 23 Dec 2021 61,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 52,306 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 48,741 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 48,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs lipping (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,135 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,917 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 33,886 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre cut outerwall.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring lamp indicates fault

Fail 25 Jun 2013 24,947 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring lamp indicates fault

Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,902 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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CN08 LME is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN08 LME, 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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CN08 LME is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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