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FG08 CBU

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,791 mi
Last recorded100,791 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 100,791 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 92,396 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 92,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 89,874 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,499 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 83,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,391 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,833 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 70,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,243 miles

slight runout in rear brakes [rbt]

Fail 3 Sep 2014 56,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge & sidewall cut

slight runout in rear brakes [rbt]

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,041 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge/sidewall cut

Fail 24 Aug 2011 24,041 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge/sidewall cut

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 CBU is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG08 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

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

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