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GN08 YRA

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,522 mi
Last recorded149,522 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YRA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 149,522 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 149,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 140,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake disc rusty

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2024 140,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake disc rusty

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2023 137,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 137,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,447 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 130,447 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 123,268 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 123,268 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on edges 225 45 17

Pass 29 Jul 2020 118,680 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 108,356 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 74,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 64,842 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,647 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,987 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 23,628 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,628 miles

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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GN08 YRA is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN08 YRA, 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 GN08 YRA registered?

GN08 YRA is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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