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FL08 YRJ

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

261,705 mi
Last recorded261,705 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 261,705 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 261,490 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2019 254,979 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2019 254,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 247,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 238,570 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 11 Aug 2016 228,097 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 227,956 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 222,569 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 222,565 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 202,614 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 202,614 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 166,353 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 166,353 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 143,065 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 6 May 2011 108,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

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 YRJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL08 YRJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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