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C18 DRA

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,701 mi
Last recorded100,701 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 DRA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 100,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 96,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 90,470 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 83,715 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,363 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 82,023 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 80,182 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,541 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,703 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 74,685 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing caliper locking retainer clip (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing caliper locking retainer clip (3.5.1j)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,840 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 66,584 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,791 miles

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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C18 DRA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C18 DRA, 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 C18 DRA registered?

C18 DRA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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