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EA52 TAP

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,007 mi
Last recorded152,007 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 TAP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 152,007 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 141,911 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 130,127 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,902 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 19 Dec 2019 114,188 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive rubber cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 114,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive rubber cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 108,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,810 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,803 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sidelights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective hid bulbs fitted (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,360 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,019 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,396 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,563 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,688 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,915 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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EA52 TAP 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 87.5%.

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 EA52 TAP, 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 EA52 TAP registered?

EA52 TAP is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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