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FAO 158N

2008 Lexus Is F

Silver Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,197 mi
Last recorded116,197 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAO 158N
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 116,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 113,036 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front cut on tyre sidewall (no cords).

Fail 10 Aug 2017 113,033 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed front and rear (no markings on plate) ie post code /supplier name (6.3.4b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front cut on tyre sidewall (no cords).

Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,733 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 104,215 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 102,622 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,861 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,195 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 83,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 72,280 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,662 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre sm ooth on inner edge

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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FAO 158N is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Silver with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FAO 158N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAO 158N registered?

FAO 158N is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is FAO 158N safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAO 158N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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