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SH08 SUL

2011 Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT

White Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,799 mi
Last recorded140,799 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT71,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 SUL
MakeLexus
ModelRx 450H Se-i CVT
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 140,799 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 140,795 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 136,202 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 136,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 129,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 125,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 118,625 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 112,025 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 112,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,100 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,573 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 28 Jan 2014 67,806 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT?

Based on 2,056 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,980
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 24
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 13
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10
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SH08 SUL is a 2011 Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT in White with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 71,650 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 450H Se-i CVT fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH08 SUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH08 SUL is a 2011 Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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