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DV08 FPE

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,216 mi
Last recorded92,216 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 92,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,461 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 90,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,286 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,902 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 86,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,889 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 77,889 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,099 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,031 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 33,745 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,023 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,994 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,700 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake disc starting to corrode

o/s/f brake disc starting to corrode

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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DV08 FPE is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV08 FPE, 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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DV08 FPE is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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