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GP08 TXN

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,254 mi
Last recorded146,254 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 TXN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 146,254 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 133,112 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 133,111 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2024 126,430 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 120,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 120,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,957 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 95,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,305 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 92,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,622 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,611 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,842 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,876 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,110 miles

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

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

fuel filter pipes securing clips corroded

o/s rear tyre tread rubber heavily perished/cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,878 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 48,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,562 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,328 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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GP08 TXN is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP08 TXN, 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 GP08 TXN registered?

GP08 TXN is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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