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FL08 LFT

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,368 mi
Last recorded176,368 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 176,368 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 170,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 167,092 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 163,008 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 159,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 147,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 139,907 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Nov 2017 139,906 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Oct 2016 132,360 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 8 Oct 2016 132,360 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Both rear (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 126,776 miles

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

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,457 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 89,013 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 79,566 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,216 miles

wear in front brake discs

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 LFT is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL08 LFT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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