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FP08 HBC

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,872 mi
Last recorded107,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HBC
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 107,872 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 27 Jan 2026 107,828 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding and bearing not fully tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 28 Jan 2025 107,132 miles

Battery not fully secure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Prop shaft rear coupling beginning to split

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion on front lower suspension arms, rear sub frame mounts and rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 106,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 105,668 miles

Both headlamps light output poor

Corrosion to front suspension arms

Corrosion to rear beam

Front plate beginning to split

rear prop coupling beginning to split

Fail 9 Jan 2023 105,668 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both headlamps light output poor

Corrosion to front suspension arms

Corrosion to rear beam

Front plate beginning to split

rear prop coupling beginning to split

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,477 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,179 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 101,209 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 100,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 98,005 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,279 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 91,366 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

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

Offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 86,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,853 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 63,715 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,034 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES

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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FP08 HBC is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FP08 HBC, 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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FP08 HBC is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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