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DE08 LKY

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,979 mi
Last recorded122,979 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 122,979 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded but not considered excessive

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

Offside Front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber corroded but not considered excessive

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

Rear prop shaft bush perished and deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2023 116,390 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 110,039 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 104,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 99,330 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,601 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 95,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,035 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 91,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 83,859 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,046 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,827 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,950 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,997 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,742 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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DE08 LKY is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

DE08 LKY is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is DE08 LKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 LKY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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