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FG08 WDC

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,170 mi
Last recorded135,170 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WDC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 135,170 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper slight loose

Pass 30 Apr 2018 116,357 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,496 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,502 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Apr 2014 63,844 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2012 44,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WDC is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

FG08 WDC is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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