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EX08 EKL

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,053 mi
Last recorded110,053 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EKL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 110,053 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 110,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,948 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,127 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 89,127 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel front callipers seized (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel calliper seized (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,141 miles

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

offside front tyre deflated

Fail 16 Feb 2018 78,140 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking underbody engine bay area - dripping (7.2.3)

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

offside front tyre deflated

Pass 18 Jan 2017 74,496 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,582 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,570 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,847 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,273 miles

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

Rear 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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EX08 EKL is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel 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 EX08 EKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX08 EKL registered?

EX08 EKL is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is EX08 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 EKL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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