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GL08 DPF

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,636 mi
Last recorded212,636 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 DPF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 212,636 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 206,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 197,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 197,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 190,254 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 190,254 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 176,480 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 171,723 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 140,519 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2017 111,946 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 110,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 95,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 84,114 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 84,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 54,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,283 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 13,885 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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GL08 DPF is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL08 DPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL08 DPF registered?

GL08 DPF is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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