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Lexus RX400H - 2008

284.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX400H, model year 2008. Sample size: 2,080 cars, 4,383 tests and 12,454 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,080 cars

The 2008 Lexus RX400H has an overall defect rate of 284 per 100 vehicles, which is 16% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, this model shows a significant improvement in brake issues, with only 92 defects per 100 compared to the average of 135. It also performs better in steering, lights and electrics, equipment, and other categories, all showing marked reductions in defects relative to the average. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase with distance, particularly notable in the highest mileage category, but the RX400H consistently remains below the yearly average across all mileage segments.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,080 cars

More model years for Lexus RX400H

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 31.1% better
91.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 83.9% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 10.7% better
22.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 39.5% better
55.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 8.9% worse
337.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 9.0% better
46.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 78.2% better
2.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 79.6% better
8.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 481 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,328
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,254
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 948
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 857
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 522
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 513
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 462
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 330
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 322
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 280

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 193
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 172
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 140
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 94
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 75
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 75
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 69
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 54
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 54