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FL08 YRX

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,991 mi
Last recorded112,991 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 112,990 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,993 miles

front wipers little smeary

nsf tyre valve perished

nsr tyre valve perished

Fail 28 Nov 2016 106,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front wipers little smeary

nsf tyre valve perished

nsr tyre valve perished

Pass 7 Dec 2015 98,007 miles

n/s/f tyre valve perished and cracking ./

n/s/r tyre valve perishe and cracking./

o/s/f tyre inner edge bold ./

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,645 miles

16% rear brake inbalance/

brake pedal feels spongy and travel ./

rear brakes noise when applied in r/b/t ./

slight binding rear brakes ./ rear inner brake pads look low not fully visible ./

Fail 18 Nov 2014 87,645 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

16% rear brake inbalance/

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal feels spongy and travel ./

rear brakes noise when applied in r/b/t ./

slight binding rear brakes ./ rear inner brake pads look low not fully visible ./

Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,288 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 54,202 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 115,538 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front numberplate cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2011 115,538 miles

Coolant leak

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)

front numberplate cracked

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 YRX 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 69.2%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

FL08 YRX is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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