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BG58 LYJ

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,400 mi
Last recorded137,400 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LYJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 137,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 125,873 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 115,404 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,102 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 104,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,202 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge;

Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,376 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,244 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 73,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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BG58 LYJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 87,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG58 LYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG58 LYJ registered?

BG58 LYJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 November 2008.

Is BG58 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 LYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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