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DK08 TUW

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,843 mi
Last recorded68,843 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 TUW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,843 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 68,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 60,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,252 miles

both front tyres baddly scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,471 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DK08 TUW is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK08 TUW, 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 DK08 TUW registered?

DK08 TUW is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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