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DV08 FRD

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,211 mi
Last recorded165,211 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 165,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 156,290 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 149,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 141,388 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 141,386 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Long travel on brake pedal

Pass 3 May 2018 130,997 miles

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

Oil leak ()

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 130,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 119,944 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 119,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 108,878 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 101,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 95,457 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 87,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,778 miles

Nearside Front 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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DV08 FRD 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 78.6%.

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 FRD, 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 FRD is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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