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BK08 EYU

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,011 mi
Last recorded160,011 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EYU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 160,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 147,384 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 147,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 134,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 128,354 miles

Brake pedal feels slightly spongy has slight free play

Fail 15 Mar 2018 128,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pedal feels slightly spongy has slight free play

Pass 16 Mar 2017 121,370 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,506 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 108,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 101,193 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,191 miles

nearside front tyre wall has a series of deep cuts

Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre outer wall has small cut but no cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,335 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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BK08 EYU is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK08 EYU, 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 BK08 EYU registered?

BK08 EYU is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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