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EV51 RUS

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,330 mi
Last recorded79,330 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV51 RUS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 79,330 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 79,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,141 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,408 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres lightly cracked in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,513 miles

underbody and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,767 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,186 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut in n/s/f sidewall (not to cords)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,380 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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EV51 RUS is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EV51 RUS, 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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EV51 RUS is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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