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AO08 VSV

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,928 mi
Last recorded82,928 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VSV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 82,928 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 81,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,931 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 76,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,656 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,140 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2018 71,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,056 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,743 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 67,743 miles

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,835 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slight damaged on outer sidewall and wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,990 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,468 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 VSV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

AO08 VSV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is AO08 VSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 VSV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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