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HG08 LDL

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,481 mi
Last recorded151,481 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LDL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 151,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 146,230 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 146,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing at track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 142,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 129,256 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 7 Feb 2020 129,256 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel very spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2019 118,105 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 118,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 111,137 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 98,711 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 98,711 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,921 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 85,920 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,579 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 66,277 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,099 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,214 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 LDL is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc petrol 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 LDL, 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 LDL is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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