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DE08 LLP

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,396 mi
Last recorded161,396 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 161,396 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 150,518 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 139,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 135,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 129,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,708 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 119,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,875 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 110,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 93,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 93,475 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 75,035 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,681 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,176 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 LLP is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLP, 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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DE08 LLP is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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