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FL08 HNZ

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,167 mi
Last recorded118,167 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 118,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 113,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 111,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 205/55/16

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2016 102,307 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 205/55/16

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2015 94,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,543 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,062 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,547 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,090 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 HNZ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL08 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL08 HNZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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