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FL08 YSB

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,570 mi
Last recorded125,570 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 125,570 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 125,567 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 116,042 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 110,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,745 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 101,333 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,185 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 84,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,383 miles

Engine warning light Inoperative or indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle

traction control warning light Inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Fail 8 Jul 2019 75,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light Inoperative or indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

traction control warning light Inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Pass 7 Jul 2018 70,896 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,657 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,204 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,855 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,038 miles

chip in screen

Fail 30 Oct 2012 38,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in screen

Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,016 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges / osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,377 miles

unable to obtain a diesel emissions print out as emissions to low.

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 YSB is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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