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FG08 HYZ

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,520 mi
Last recorded101,520 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 101,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

secondary bonnet catch not working

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,493 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS INSCURE

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,608 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake has low performance

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,167 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS INSCURE

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,417 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 89,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 82,738 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,972 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,972 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,120 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 55,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 50,795 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 46,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,291 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 40,291 miles

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

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 HYZ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HYZ, 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 HYZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG08 HYZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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