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HV08 WKZ

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,586 mi
Last recorded83,586 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 WKZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 83,586 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery clamp insecure/adrifted+fixing screws missing+rattling (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has a cut

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps lens dull

front +raer brake discs scored/pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 79,222 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

both raer tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Sep 2019 72,087 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,020 miles

both rear brake discs rusted+scorod/pitted

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 6 Sep 2017 62,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

both rear brake discs rusted+scorod/pitted

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,059 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,091 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,870 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 26,150 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 26,150 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,140 miles

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

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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HV08 WKZ 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV08 WKZ, 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 HV08 WKZ registered?

HV08 WKZ is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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