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FL08 HNJ

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,968 mi
Last recorded105,968 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,968 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 105,968 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pad spring retainer missing pads adrift.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 99,007 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 99,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,774 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,665 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,790 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 HNJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL08 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

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

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