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A11 VVW

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,866 mi
Last recorded84,866 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 78,332 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 65,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,396 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,803 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2020 45,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under bonnet and full under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

full under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,165 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,097 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,115 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 35,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,404 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,535 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,290 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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A11 VVW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A11 VVW, 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 A11 VVW registered?

A11 VVW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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