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FL08 HNM

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,761 mi
Last recorded141,761 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 HNM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 141,761 miles

Advise propshaft rear flexi joint starting to deteriorate

Damp around fuel tank area but not leaking at time of test

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 141,737 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking no 3 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking above driveshaft around pump/sensor area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,745 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 134,745 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 124,795 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 124,618 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,061 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,750 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 96,746 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,506 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 83,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 72,753 miles

Nail in offside rear Tyre.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 52,558 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,509 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 34,992 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,922 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 HNM is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HNM, 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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FL08 HNM is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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