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HG57 VVJ

2008 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,432 mi
Last recorded115,432 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 VVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 115,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 107,665 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 102,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,553 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 99,553 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,564 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective need to replace. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre Valve has cracks. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 86,509 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 86,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2018 81,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,681 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and side wall damage .

Fail 4 Sep 2017 75,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and side wall damage .

Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,756 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall cuts

under trays /engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 64,756 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall cuts

under trays /engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 51,555 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 45,906 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,022 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,123 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

small cracks in both rear tyre treads

Fail 26 Jan 2011 31,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in o/s/r tyre

small cracks in both rear tyre treads

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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HG57 VVJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG57 VVJ, 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 HG57 VVJ registered?

HG57 VVJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is HG57 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG57 VVJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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