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FG58 BYO

2008 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,026 mi
Last recorded120,026 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 BYO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 120,026 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres on border line (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,719 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 99,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,871 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 87,869 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,485 miles

Edges Worn On Both Front Tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2012 23,843 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,843 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,106 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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FG58 BYO is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Red 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 FG58 BYO, 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 FG58 BYO registered?

FG58 BYO is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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