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FL08 YRU

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,361 mi
Last recorded150,361 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 150,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 137,145 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 134,211 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 128,184 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 119,871 miles

child seat fitted to rear unable to fully check seatbelt

dash warning light on

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 119,870 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

dash warning light on

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 104,946 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 104,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 88,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,289 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and inner wall splitting

Fail 2 Jan 2013 69,200 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and inner wall splitting

Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,573 miles

slight smearing blades

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,731 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 YRU is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

FL08 YRU is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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