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GU58 VXJ

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

219,032 mi
Last recorded219,032 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 219,032 miles

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED CHASSIS AND BRAKE PIPES

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 212,688 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake has slight travel

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2023 205,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 205,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 197,168 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 197,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 178,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 145,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 121,841 miles

Front both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 114,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,040 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 102,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,290 miles

advise both front tyres worn close to cords

Fail 13 Feb 2014 70,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise both front tyres worn close to cords

Pass 10 Nov 2012 56,564 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 56,564 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,131 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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GU58 VXJ is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 91,868 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 Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU58 VXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GU58 VXJ registered?

GU58 VXJ is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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