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BU08 ARZ

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

225,237 mi
Last recorded225,237 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ARZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 225,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 217,663 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 212,967 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 207,804 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 197,205 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 191,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 187,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 180,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 180,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 166,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 12 May 2014 145,537 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 145,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 128,965 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 128,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 May 2012 110,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 88,112 miles

rear tyres worn to limit

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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BU08 ARZ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue 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 BU08 ARZ, 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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BU08 ARZ is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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