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DV08 FPJ

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,185 mi
Last recorded149,185 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FPJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 149,185 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 133,196 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 111,106 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 111,106 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,738 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 90,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,266 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 85,260 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,345 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 70,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,030 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 53,669 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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DV08 FPJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DV08 FPJ, 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 DV08 FPJ registered?

DV08 FPJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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