2008 Lexus LS · 1,165 MOT tests
2008 Lexus LS reliability
2008 Lexus LSs fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 LS years (1,165 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus LSs: 18.9%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus LSs: 18.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 64% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 109,753
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,165
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 70% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Lexus LS
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.2%
- Suspension4.1%
- Brakes3.6%
- Tyres3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
- Steering0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.89%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.72%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.12%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.03%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.94%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.64%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.52%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.83%)
Other years
Every Lexus LS year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Lexus LS reliable?
2008 Lexus LSs fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 LS years (1,165 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Lexus LS MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.89% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.72% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Lexus LS have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Lexus LS shows 109,753 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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