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FG08 CWC

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,980 mi
Last recorded80,980 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 CWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,980 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,319 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,808 miles

n\s\r and o\s\r tyres wearing to wear bars

n\sf tyre wearing on both edges

o\s\f tyre cut in side wall and has nail in tread

Fail 11 Nov 2013 66,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n\s\r and o\s\r tyres wearing to wear bars

n\sf tyre wearing on both edges

o\s\f tyre cut in side wall and has nail in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,984 miles

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 CWC is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CWC, 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 CWC registered?

FG08 CWC is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is FG08 CWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 CWC shows 6 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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