Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Lexus Ls600h?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Lexus Ls600h?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Lexus Ls600h?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2008 Lexus Ls600h vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2008 Lexus Ls600h reliable?

Based on MOT data from 207 vehicles, the 2008 Lexus Ls600h has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2008 Lexus Ls600h?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2008 Lexus Ls600h are: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (53.1% of vehicles), Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (52.4% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (37.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Lexus Ls600h?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lexus Ls600h (2008)

207 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2008 Lexus Ls600h

CarHunch analysed 207 real MOT records for the 2008 Lexus Ls600h. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 LS600H passes its MOT first time in 89% of cases, a solid 9 percentage points above the UK average—but nearly 28% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers and worth investigating on any used example you're considering. The hybrid powertrain appears fundamentally sound, with the single fuel variant (Hybrid Electric) achieving an 88.6% pass rate.

At under 92,000 miles on average for a 16-year-old car, these LS600Hs have been looked after, yet they're still accumulating 1.7 failures and nearly 13 advisories per test—suggesting aging seals, suspension wear, and ancillary components need attention as they age. Before purchase, have a full pre-buy inspection focused on the hybrid battery condition and suspension geometry, since the advisory count hints at creeping wear rather than catastrophic failure.

We have limited data for the 2008 Lexus Ls600h — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

27.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.7

Over 14.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

88k

Middle half: 59k–107k

For context

These stats describe 207 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 207 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 53.1%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre wear 37.3%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 17.4%

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 13.6%

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008.

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Based on MOT data from 207 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 27.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (48%)	100	88.6%	1.83

Colour Breakdown

Based on 573 Lexus Ls600h vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 32.5%

186

Silver 25.8%

148

Blue 17.6%

101

Grey 13.1%

White 5.8%

Red 4.4%

Green 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Lexus Ls600h vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

87,672

typical

59,016

low mileage

106,705

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Lexus Ls600h vehicles fall between 59,016 and 106,705 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 59,016 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 59,016–106,705 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Lexus Ls600hs sit.

⚠ Over 144,051 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Lexus Ls600h — Still on the Road

Most 2008 Lexus Ls600hs are still being driven.

Strong survival — 142 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.7

Avg failures per vehicle

12.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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