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GL08 MJX

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,330 mi
Last recorded170,330 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 MJX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 170,330 miles

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

rear propshaft rubber doughnut cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2022 170,330 miles

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

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

rear propshaft rubber doughnut cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2020 163,357 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 163,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 153,530 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 134,211 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 134,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,578 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,753 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,574 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,266 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,569 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,514 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,028 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2011 24,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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GL08 MJX is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GL08 MJX, 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 GL08 MJX registered?

GL08 MJX is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is GL08 MJX safe to buy?

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