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DG08 SWO

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,754 mi
Last recorded60,754 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SWO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,754 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 60,752 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,265 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 48,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,977 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 42,977 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,994 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,903 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 32,903 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,232 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 22,104 miles

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,524 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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DG08 SWO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 DG08 SWO, 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 DG08 SWO registered?

DG08 SWO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is DG08 SWO safe to buy?

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