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GJ58 EKU

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,668 mi
Last recorded148,668 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 EKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 148,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake discs slightly warped

both headlight lenses foggy

Fail 10 Sep 2024 148,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake discs slightly warped

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 30 Aug 2023 144,900 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 30 Aug 2022 141,379 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 137,531 miles

Front number plates cracked

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 133,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 115,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 105,811 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 94,672 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,008 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,812 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 16 Sep 2011 54,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GJ58 EKU is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GJ58 EKU, 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 GJ58 EKU registered?

GJ58 EKU is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ58 EKU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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