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FL58 XST

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,064 mi
Last recorded191,064 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 XST
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 191,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 14 Feb 2023 191,064 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position secondary bonnet catch inop (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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coolant level low

Pass 8 Jan 2022 176,739 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 165,337 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 165,337 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 157,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 157,992 miles

Fuel hose leaking up by the tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 157,876 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust system-front 'Y' section hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 71% imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm at rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 139,007 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 139,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 126,395 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 126,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 113,451 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fuel pipe clips near fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 96,964 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 96,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2014 80,485 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 22 May 2013 64,251 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 43,348 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,190 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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FL58 XST is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FL58 XST, 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 FL58 XST registered?

FL58 XST is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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