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FG08 CAV

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,073 mi
Last recorded146,073 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 CAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 146,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive under/upper tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

did not lock on rear both service brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2018 137,258 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 137,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 132,654 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 132,650 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,861 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,076 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres have sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,073 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall but not to cord

Nearside rear tyre has cuts to sidewall but not to cord

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,528 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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 64,163 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)

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

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 CAV is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

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

Is FG08 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 CAV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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