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GV08 WGF

2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,399 mi
Last recorded142,399 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l112,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WGF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-l
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2023 142,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/f tyre tread scrubbed

Pass 10 Aug 2022 137,991 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre wall damaged + tread on wear indicators

Advise n/s/f tyre tread on 1.6mm limit + scrubbed

Advise n/s/r tyre tread close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 6 Aug 2021 125,127 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre tread on wear indicators close to 1.6mm limit

Advise o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 112,486 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre tread on wear indicators

Fail 6 Aug 2020 112,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/r tyre tread on wear indicators

Pass 9 Aug 2019 93,577 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 93,577 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,477 miles

emissions too clean to obtain

under trays

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,457 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,470 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,504 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,492 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,282 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 24,282 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,058 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-l?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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GV08 WGF is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 112,471 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 Se-l fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 WGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-l typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-l is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV08 WGF is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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