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GY57 HYT

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,967 mi
Last recorded147,967 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 HYT
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 147,967 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 147,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 138,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 138,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 131,151 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 125,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 125,867 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2020 117,697 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,122 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,341 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat installed

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,901 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 34,998 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,637 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 27,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 21,045 miles

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 HYT is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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