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FHH 299K

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,142 mi
Last recorded148,142 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 299K
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 148,142 miles

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2023 141,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension corroded in areas

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes getting perished

Pass 1 Apr 2022 135,847 miles

Nearside Front headlamp getting deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension getting corroded in areas

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to get deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2022 135,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp getting deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension getting corroded in areas

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to get deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,462 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low (recommend attention)

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

unable to see front inner brake pads to judge wear (suspect getting low)

Pass 15 Aug 2019 115,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (recommend attention) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 111,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,269 miles

Nearside Front tire has outer sidewall damage but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,971 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre valve perrished

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 59,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,916 miles

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

Offside rear tyre shows some cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,994 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 35,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s rear tyre cracking.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,564 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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FHH 299K is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue 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 FHH 299K, 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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FHH 299K is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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