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DU08 VUB

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

205,783 mi
Last recorded205,783 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VUB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 205,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 205,783 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 198,436 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched and chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 198,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front linkage rubbing on flexi hose

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched and chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 189,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension sensor is lows

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on edges

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near both sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 178,613 miles

AFS light on dash

Fail 13 Mar 2018 178,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

AFS light on dash

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 167,707 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 167,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 156,647 miles

Front crack in wind screen not in drivers view

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

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 156,647 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front crack in wind screen not in drivers view

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

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 146,110 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack bottom of windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 21 Mar 2014 138,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 126,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 99,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,395 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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DU08 VUB is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU08 VUB, 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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DU08 VUB is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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