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EK08 KVC

2008 Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,721 mi
Last recorded144,721 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto108,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 KVC
MakeLexus
ModelRx 400H Sr Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 144,721 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 144,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 139,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 134,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 128,453 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 119,984 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,331 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 101,782 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,024 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,385 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,122 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,744 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 69,719 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 54,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

osf tyre cracking/cut

osr jacking point damaged

Fail 22 May 2014 54,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

osf tyre cracking/cut

osr jacking point damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,752 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 44,752 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,419 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,025 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto?

Based on 1,838 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
7,415
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
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EK08 KVC is a 2008 Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto in Black with a 3,311cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 108,391 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 Rx 400H Sr Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK08 KVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK08 KVC is a 2008 Lexus Rx 400H Sr Auto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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