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FL08 HNH

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

208,905 mi
Last recorded208,905 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 HNH
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 208,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 193,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 182,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 166,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 152,787 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 143,569 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 134,008 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 133,684 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2018 142,531 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 137,466 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 131,902 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 115,527 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,215 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,602 miles

damage on n/s/f bumper/wing panel

passenger air bag light lit

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,806 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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FL08 HNH is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FL08 HNH, 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 FL08 HNH registered?

FL08 HNH is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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