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DA08 BVV

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,214 mi
Last recorded96,214 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 96,214 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 96,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 93,179 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))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 92,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 90,275 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 63,808 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 81,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,465 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 66,929 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,477 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,562 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 57,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2014 52,053 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,893 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 43,487 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER SHOULDER + WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE, JUST LEGAL

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS AND WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE, JUST LEGAL

Fail 21 May 2012 43,487 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER COVER BROKEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER SHOULDER + WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE, JUST LEGAL

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS AND WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE, JUST LEGAL

Pass 22 May 2011 39,151 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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DA08 BVV 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 DA08 BVV, 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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DA08 BVV is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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