Lexus Rx 450h se-i cvt
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 227 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
83%
Total Tests
227
Best Year
2011 (87%)
Years Covered
3
How reliable is the Lexus Rx 450h se-i cvt?
Lexus Rx 450h se-i cvt by Year
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About the Lexus Rx 450h se-i cvt
The Lexus Rx 450h se-i cvt has been tested 227 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (2009 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as Hybrid Electric (Clean).
Best and Worst Years
The 2011 model is the most reliable with a 87% pass rate from 79 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 79%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer LEXUS RX 450H SE-I CVTs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 134,225 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 104,983 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Lexus brand average of 87%, the Rx 450h se-i cvt is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lexus models.
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