2008 · 16 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2008 Lexus Rx400h MOT pass rate and common faults

1,889 MOT tests in 2024. 73.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

129Well above average
Passed first time73.5%
Failed or needed repairs26.5%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,889 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    62 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    34 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    25 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics14.1%
  2. Suspension11.5%
  3. Brakes10.6%
  4. Tyres5.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  6. Body & chassis2.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn25.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Lexus Rx400h?

In 2024, 73.5% of 2008 Lexus Rx400h cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,889 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Lexus Rx400h?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Lexus Rx400h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 129, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).