2008 LEXUS — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- LEXUS
- Year
- 2008
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 3499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 25 May 2023
- Last recorded mileage
- 124,245 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 70/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2008 Lexus has 4 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 124,245 miles. However, the vehicle's age and high mileage, combined with a 1999–present timing belt advisory, present significant long-term maintenance risks.
The vehicle shows consistent high annual mileage, averaging 10,524 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, and all readings are sequential and plausible.
Things to check
- High mileage for a 2008 vehicle (151,378 miles) indicates significant wear and tear.
- The 1999–present timing belt advisory is a critical, high-risk component for a 2008 Lexus.
- The 2008 Lexus has a 1999–present oil leak advisory, a known model weakness.
- The 2008 Lexus has a 1999–present oil consumption advisory, a known model weakness.
Working in its favour
- Consistent high annual mileage (10,524 miles/year) suggests regular use, not prolonged storage.
- No recurring MOT failures or dangerous defects found in the recent history.
- The single 2020-05-26 MOT failure for missing lights was immediately rectified.
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating good structural integrity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | FAIL | 124,245 mi |
PRS Side repeater missing both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2020 | PASS | 124,245 mi | None recorded |
| May 2021 | PASS | 137,000 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | PASS | 151,378 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AM57 SVP, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.