2008 Lexus Ls600H — MOT failures & pass rate
855 MOT tests on the 2008 Lexus Ls600H are in this dataset, and 89.1% of them passed. That is 15.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.3%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and lighting & signalling (3.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, headlamp aim and rbt (sp) — pins and bushes alone was recorded 24 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2008 Ls600H fails 10.3% of the time in the 30-60k band and 12.8% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.5 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 35 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 27 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 24 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.6% | 22 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 17 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 24 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 14 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 5 | Wipers | 13 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.4% | 183 |
| 2 | Suspension | 18.7% | 160 |
| 3 | Brakes | 17.1% | 146 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.0% | 43 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.0% | 43 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.6% | 39 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 87 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 173 | 8.1% |
| 90-120k | 191 | 9.4% |
| 120-150k | 178 | 12.9% |
| 150k+ | 218 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 763 | 11.0% |
| Petrol | 34 | 5.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 170 | 11.2% |
| 2022 | 180 | 8.9% |
| 2023 | 168 | 10.7% |
| 2024 | 174 | 12.1% |
| 2025 | 163 | 11.7% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Ls600H
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Lexus Ls600Hs pass their MOT?
89.1% of the 855 2008 Lexus Ls600H MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Lexus Ls600H?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.2%).
Does the 2008 Ls600H get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.3% in the 30-60k band to 12.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 855 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.