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BV08 NVU

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,025 mi
Last recorded152,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 NVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 152,025 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear suspension components and sub frame slightly corroded

slight damage o/s/r light unit

Fail 19 Jan 2021 152,025 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear suspension components and sub frame slightly corroded

slight damage o/s/r light unit

Pass 24 May 2019 141,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 138,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic under trays concealing testable items

Pass 26 May 2017 125,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flexi pipe and along floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 25 May 2017 125,065 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flexi pipe and along floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 May 2016 108,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear cracks appearing aswell (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 108,783 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear cracks appearing aswell (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 91,825 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 91,825 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 75,431 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre showing signs off being run flat

Pass 17 May 2013 55,455 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 55,455 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 43,354 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 43,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 33,828 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 33,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NVU is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NVU, 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 BV08 NVU registered?

BV08 NVU is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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