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BK08 EYY

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,247 mi
Last recorded144,247 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 144,247 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 144,247 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 140,266 miles

front brake imbalance borderline

Fail 18 Jan 2018 140,245 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake imbalance borderline

Pass 27 Feb 2015 139,342 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 136,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 132,329 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 111,957 miles

Engine warning lamp on and VSC lamp

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 111,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,543 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 EYY is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK08 EYY, 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 EYY registered?

BK08 EYY is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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