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C15 TBL

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,233 mi
Last recorded183,233 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 TBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 183,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at exhaust centre section area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 182,675 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear subframe,front mounting plates corroded\holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at exhaust centre section area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 174,524 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 174,521 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 164,762 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 153,924 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 146,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 139,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 Separate Small Leak Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 132,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 125,361 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 122,389 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,521 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,277 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LED side lights fitted, dim but working, still visable from a reasonable distance

Fail 25 Sep 2013 67,881 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,881 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,130 miles

Child seats fitted to rear full seatbelt inspection not carried out.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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C15 TBL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C15 TBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C15 TBL registered?

C15 TBL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is C15 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 TBL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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