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EK08 XKN

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,278 mi
Last recorded146,278 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 XKN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 146,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 136,116 miles

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

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

flywheel noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 110,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 104,965 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 104,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 90,208 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,615 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 79,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,659 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 62,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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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EK08 XKN is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK08 XKN, 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 EK08 XKN registered?

EK08 XKN is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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