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CN08 VPU

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,176 mi
Last recorded93,176 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 93,176 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND ANCHROGES CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED. FLOOR PANELS CORRODED.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 93,176 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND ANCHROGES CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED. FLOOR PANELS CORRODED.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,163 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,895 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 27 Sep 2022 83,523 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,845 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 76,920 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 71,205 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,002 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

nearside front tyre run flat damage

Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,132 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,837 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Nov 2015 57,837 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

o/s/f wiper smearing but not seriously effecting view of road

Fail 26 Nov 2014 53,104 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

o/s/f wiper smearing but not seriously effecting view of road

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,571 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,393 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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CN08 VPU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CN08 VPU, 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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CN08 VPU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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