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8 JTP

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,098 mi
Last recorded86,098 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 JTP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 86,098 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 82,382 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 82,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 79,327 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,198 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,593 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,490 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 41,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,975 miles

both front tyre treads are low on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2013 33,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,801 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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8 JTP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 8 JTP, 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 8 JTP registered?

8 JTP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is 8 JTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 JTP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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