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BV08 NVP

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,710 mi
Last recorded166,710 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 NVP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 166,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 166,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected bolt lose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 154,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 141,129 miles

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable offside & nearside (2.2.C.1d)

fuel clip x 1 at offside rear corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring view to some parts

Fail 8 Mar 2017 141,127 miles

Fuel hose insecure securing clips at nearside rear x 2 corroded to excess (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam imge (1.8.A.1b)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable offside & nearside (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust heat-shield centre insecure

fuel clip x 1 at offside rear corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring view to some parts

Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,353 miles

no clear view off front or rear brake pad wear due to backplates performance up to reqirements

Pass 11 Mar 2015 107,037 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,036 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 91,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight Cut In NSF Tyre Outer Sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,145 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,595 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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BV08 NVP is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV08 NVP, 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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BV08 NVP is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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