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DN08 VGD

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,545 mi
Last recorded136,545 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VGD
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 136,545 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 128,257 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 122,853 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,045 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Oct 2020 111,133 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 106,530 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier incorrect battery fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 106,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted cutting in to tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier incorrect battery fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 101,247 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 85,633 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,720 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 71,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 63,418 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 63,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 39,819 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 33,200 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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DN08 VGD is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN08 VGD, 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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DN08 VGD is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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