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F16 PJT

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,680 mi
Last recorded96,680 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 PJT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 96,680 miles

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

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 11 Oct 2024 95,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 93,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 90,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,783 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 85,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,025 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,149 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 71,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,974 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer tread

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,440 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,071 miles

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

engine bay and underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2014 44,869 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,547 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 40,532 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,335 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,644 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 27,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,625 miles

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)

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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F16 PJT is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F16 PJT, 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 F16 PJT registered?

F16 PJT is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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