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FB57 LSJ

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,967 mi
Last recorded161,967 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 LSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 161,967 miles

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

engine management light is on.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 145,606 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 13 Dec 2013 126,886 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 126,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 106,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

offside & nearside front outer tyre walls have damage

Fail 26 Jun 2013 106,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

offside & nearside front outer tyre walls have damage

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,479 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,092 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,990 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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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FB57 LSJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB57 LSJ, 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 FB57 LSJ registered?

FB57 LSJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is FB57 LSJ safe to buy?

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