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AU08 XJZ

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,364 mi
Last recorded157,364 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 157,364 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 137,087 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 137,083 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 123,073 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 112,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 105,155 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 96,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 86,317 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 71,864 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,643 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,269 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,196 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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AU08 XJZ is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 91,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 XJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU08 XJZ is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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