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DE08 HXZ

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,546 mi
Last recorded72,546 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HXZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 72,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible rear damper donut cracked worn and perished

Pass 24 Mar 2025 70,145 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,524 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,310 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,222 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,161 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,601 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,329 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 44,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,148 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,056 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,245 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,260 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 9,800 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 9,800 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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DE08 HXZ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE08 HXZ, 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 DE08 HXZ registered?

DE08 HXZ is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DE08 HXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 HXZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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