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BK08 TYO

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,366 mi
Last recorded153,366 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 153,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 142,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 132,460 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 120,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,194 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 119,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,991 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,139 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 82,314 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall nicked

Fail 19 Mar 2014 82,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

inner front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre outer sidewall nicked

offside rear seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,264 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,873 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,947 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 48,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TYO is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK08 TYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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