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DFZ 9888

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,707 mi
Last recorded143,707 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 9888
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2026 143,707 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 137,412 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 131,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022
Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,025 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 113,420 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,532 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 93,960 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,898 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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DFZ 9888 is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 91,868 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 Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFZ 9888, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFZ 9888 registered?

DFZ 9888 is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DFZ 9888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 9888 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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