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DE08 XNS

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,020 mi
Last recorded245,020 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XNS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 245,020 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 May 2018 234,381 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 227,799 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 227,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2017 227,690 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REARS (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low N/S (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REARS (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH DISCS (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,164 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,615 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 XNS is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

DE08 XNS is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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