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EO08 SNK

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,546 mi
Last recorded66,546 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 SNK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 66,546 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 61,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 55,378 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,510 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 39,067 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,698 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 33,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,515 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 23,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,482 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 19,482 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,848 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 11,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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EO08 SNK is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO08 SNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO08 SNK?

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What year was EO08 SNK registered?

EO08 SNK is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is EO08 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 SNK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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