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FL08 HNN

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,770 mi
Last recorded172,770 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 HNN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 172,770 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 168,585 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 163,678 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 159,478 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 155,019 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 137,945 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 137,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 135,203 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 135,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 130,017 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2017 122,319 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 114,940 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 114,938 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front leaking on tyre valve

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 108,027 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,061 miles

rear pads 3/4 worn possible discs next pad change

Fail 31 Jan 2014 101,061 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear pads 3/4 worn possible discs next pad change

Pass 1 Feb 2013 98,704 miles

rear pads 3/4 worn

Fail 1 Feb 2013 98,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front numberplate insecure

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

rear pads 3/4 worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 94,468 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 86,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HNN is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HNN, 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 HNN is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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