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DE08 YHL

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,415 mi
Last recorded99,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 99,415 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2023 98,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 92,375 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,445 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 82,954 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 82,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,354 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 68,653 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 May 2016 61,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 54,746 miles

front brake discs & pads are worn

Pass 6 May 2014 46,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 35,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 26,944 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 21,161 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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DE08 YHL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 YHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE08 YHL registered?

DE08 YHL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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