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HG08 LDK

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,634 mi
Last recorded170,634 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LDK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 170,634 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 170,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 146,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays/engine cover/sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal spongy

front brakes unbalanced

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2019 134,679 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal spongy

front brakes unbalanced

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2018 116,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 116,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,691 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 99,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 99,375 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,715 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,109 miles

all tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

offside front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,728 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,064 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,800 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 51,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 40,591 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,298 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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HG08 LDK is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 87,155 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG08 LDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG08 LDK is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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