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2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,944 mi
Last recorded56,944 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 RN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 56,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 53,932 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 51,482 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 45,876 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 44,611 miles

o\s\f + o\s\r + n\s\r tyres slightly perished on sidewalls and in tread

o\s\f fog light missing

Fail 13 Dec 2021 44,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

o\s\f + o\s\r + n\s\r tyres slightly perished on sidewalls and in tread

o\s\f fog light missing

Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 42,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,366 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 40,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,172 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 38,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 35,189 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f wipers smearing

Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,995 miles

Nearside Rear deep cut to tyre sidewall

Fail 6 Dec 2016 30,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear deep cut to tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,154 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 25,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are very worn

Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,821 miles

osf headlamp has condensation in

Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,790 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,522 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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88 RN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 88 RN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 88 RN registered?

88 RN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is 88 RN safe to buy?

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