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FG08 HYN

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,145 mi
Last recorded130,145 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 130,145 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 130,145 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 124,425 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 116,798 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 112,225 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 109,374 miles

front tyre(s) close to legal limits on the inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,691 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,872 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 58,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HYN is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HYN, 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 HYN registered?

FG08 HYN is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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