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AO08 VSL

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,890 mi
Last recorded91,890 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VSL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 91,890 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 83,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 75,261 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 68,153 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 59,895 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,980 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 51,878 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,746 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside nerside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 32,248 miles

engine cover fitted opscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 17 May 2018 31,582 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 30,801 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 27,810 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 25,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 22,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 18,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 16,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2011 12,859 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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AO08 VSL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 AO08 VSL, 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 AO08 VSL registered?

AO08 VSL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is AO08 VSL safe to buy?

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