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F2 VEL

2008 Lexus Is F

Silver Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,482 mi
Last recorded123,482 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 VEL
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 123,482 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 112,475 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 106,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 101,666 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 99,042 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,420 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 82,005 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 75,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,655 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 66,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 57,881 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,843 miles

o/s/f tyre smooth inner edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,426 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,431 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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F2 VEL is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Silver with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 67,763 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F2 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F2 VEL registered?

F2 VEL is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is F2 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 VEL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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