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BJ08 OFR

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,849 mi
Last recorded132,849 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OFR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 132,849 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 132,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2018 125,203 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 106,575 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 106,467 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven Brake inbalance (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 96,737 miles

Front number plate de-laminated but still readable

Fail 28 May 2015 96,373 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate de-laminated but still readable

N/S/F wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 28 May 2014 84,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 67,305 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,655 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,129 miles

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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BJ08 OFR is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ08 OFR, 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 BJ08 OFR registered?

BJ08 OFR is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 OFR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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