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GR57 BLJ

2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,073 mi
Last recorded116,073 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport94,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 BLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Sport
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 116,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,577 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,924 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,612 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,380 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,733 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 69,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,825 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,932 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 38,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2014 38,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 21,211 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Sport?

Based on 1,076 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
7,269
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Headlamp aim too low 10
position lamp(s) not working 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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GR57 BLJ is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 94,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR57 BLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GR57 BLJ is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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