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GY57 GVP

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,488 mi
Last recorded55,488 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 GVP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 55,488 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 54,343 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 54,343 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 53,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 53,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 51,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,545 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 49,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 47,830 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,442 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,043 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,512 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 42,108 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,917 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 37,667 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,459 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,051 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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GY57 GVP is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY57 GVP, 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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What year was GY57 GVP registered?

GY57 GVP is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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