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HG55 DAD

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,448 mi
Last recorded163,448 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 DAD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 163,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 162,766 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 162,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 155,226 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 4 Aug 2021 155,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2020 148,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2019 141,274 miles

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

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

rear prop shaft rubber splitting

surface rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2018 138,195 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 132,248 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,761 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 118,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,424 miles

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

engine covers fitted restricting view of engine bay

under trays fitted restricting view of under vehicle.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 101,424 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

engine covers fitted restricting view of engine bay

under trays fitted restricting view of under vehicle.

Fail 22 Sep 2014

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014
Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,006 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,901 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011

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)

front tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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HG55 DAD is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 89,467 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 Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG55 DAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG55 DAD is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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