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GU08 LEJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,527 mi
Last recorded78,527 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LEJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,527 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,085 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,063 miles

Heavy cracking, perishing and edge wear to both front tyres

N/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R tyres are getting low on 3mm

Nail in the tread of the O/S/R tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,582 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,258 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 25,672 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,269 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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GU08 LEJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU08 LEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 LEJ registered?

GU08 LEJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is GU08 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 LEJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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