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FG08 CAO

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,763 mi
Last recorded133,763 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 CAO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 133,763 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 109,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on rear brake disc

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,599 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,599 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,323 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 77,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,077 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,536 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,084 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,605 miles

general marks and scratches on body

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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FG08 CAO is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc petrol 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 FG08 CAO, 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 FG08 CAO registered?

FG08 CAO is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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