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GV08 PUU

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

163,918 mi
Last recorded163,918 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 PUU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 163,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside / Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside / Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 154,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside / Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 145,772 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 127,552 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 110,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,861 miles

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,182 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,034 miles

engine covers and under trays.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,437 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,437 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,713 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edges wearing on offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

splits within tread on both rear tyres

wiper rubber split offside

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,680 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,642 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 PUU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PUU, 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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GV08 PUU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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