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FG08 HYY

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,385 mi
Last recorded130,385 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2024 130,385 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 121,032 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 108,891 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 102,304 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

front lamps deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,913 miles

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

Front and rear suspension and brake components slightly corroded

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

Wipers worn

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,744 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 91,666 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly worn / deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 136,892 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,841 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,149 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 HYY is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

FG08 HYY is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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