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DE08 YFA

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,289 mi
Last recorded138,289 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,289 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 138,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 134,155 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear some surface rusting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 134,155 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear some surface rusting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Required polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 129,704 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 129,704 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 123,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 114,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,086 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 105,099 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 105,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 104,732 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 104,732 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 104,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 96,207 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,149 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 YFA is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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