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FE08 WZL

2008 Lexus IS220

Bronze Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,764 mi
Last recorded152,764 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 WZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 152,764 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 152,262 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 124,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 117,432 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 108,615 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,798 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,674 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,889 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,964 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wipers starting to smear

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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FE08 WZL is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Bronze with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE08 WZL, 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 FE08 WZL registered?

FE08 WZL is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FE08 WZL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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