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FG08 HYO

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,850 mi
Last recorded146,850 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 146,850 miles

Central undertray insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 146,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central undertray insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 130,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 114,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear under tray insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2021 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,366 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 66,190 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 53,272 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 53,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,172 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,873 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 25,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,413 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 11,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 9,159 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 HYO is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

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

Is FG08 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 HYO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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