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GV08 MKP

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,287 mi
Last recorded113,287 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 MKP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 113,287 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2025 108,371 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 108,371 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 107,717 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 102,641 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,361 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 92,356 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre rubbing wheel arch cover

Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,273 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,633 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,668 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,166 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,683 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,529 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,791 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,441 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,599 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,235 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

slight parking brake travel

Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,358 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,474 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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GV08 MKP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV08 MKP, 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.

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What year was GV08 MKP registered?

GV08 MKP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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