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GY08 YCT

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,818 mi
Last recorded70,818 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YCT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 70,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18wr (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18yr (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18wr (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head lamp washer jet missing

n/s/f bumper corner slightly loose

slight play on steering colume bush

Pass 24 Nov 2017 61,384 miles

unable to inspected under bonnet and under car due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 61,380 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

unable to inspected under bonnet and under car due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside worn inner edges 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 5 Dec 2016 52,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside worn inner edges 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,910 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,458 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,933 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,399 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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GY08 YCT is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY08 YCT, 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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GY08 YCT is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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