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GV08 WHS

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,355 mi
Last recorded62,355 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 62,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 60,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 55,196 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 50,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 45,858 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 45,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 39,912 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 38,256 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,099 miles

cracking to the outer side wall on the nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2017 34,581 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,522 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 26,691 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,527 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,626 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 16,615 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 WHS is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

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

Is GV08 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 WHS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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