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FN08 XRH

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,184 mi
Last recorded133,184 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XRH
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 133,184 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 126,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 119,025 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 112,471 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 102,939 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,858 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 99,858 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,056 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,382 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,308 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,101 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,115 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,086 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,463 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,575 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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FN08 XRH is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 91,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN08 XRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN08 XRH registered?

FN08 XRH is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FN08 XRH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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