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FG08 CCO

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,855 mi
Last recorded179,855 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 CCO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 179,855 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 162,447 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 147,194 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 137,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

suspect off side front inner brake pad getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2018 126,511 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear prop shaft giubo joint splitting

Fail 6 Apr 2018 126,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear prop shaft giubo joint splitting

Pass 1 Apr 2017 113,971 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 113,903 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,072 miles

Offside door mirror damage taped up

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,417 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,871 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres wearing uneven close to wear indicators

Fail 25 Mar 2011 30,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres wearing uneven close to wear indicators

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
Full Lexus IS220 reliability report

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FG08 CCO is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG08 CCO, 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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FG08 CCO is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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