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GY08 YCC

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,705 mi
Last recorded163,705 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YCC
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 163,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 153,136 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 153,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 142,928 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,062 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 123,273 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 116,344 miles

rear tyres worn on edges .

small chips on screen .

front tyres worn on edges .

Fail 13 Jan 2016 116,344 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

small chips on screen .

front tyres worn on edges .

rear tyres worn on edges .

Pass 9 Jan 2015 107,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres inner treads balding

Pass 2 Jan 2014 94,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,741 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,008 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,262 miles

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

front brake discs lipped .

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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GY08 YCC is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY08 YCC, 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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GY08 YCC is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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