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HG08 LFA

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,975 mi
Last recorded160,975 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 160,975 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 149,241 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 136,016 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,422 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 115,417 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 92,390 miles

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 2 Oct 2017 92,388 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,805 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2016 83,737 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,799 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 LFA is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LFA, 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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What year was HG08 LFA registered?

HG08 LFA is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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