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C70 RSH

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,094 mi
Last recorded105,094 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC70 RSH
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 105,094 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 105,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 101,403 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight travel in service brake

Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,407 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,924 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 96,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,222 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 90,317 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 83,118 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,705 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 78,705 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,082 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,695 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,471 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,888 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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C70 RSH is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C70 RSH, 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 C70 RSH registered?

C70 RSH is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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