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J10 KDR

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,825 mi
Last recorded169,825 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 KDR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 169,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Tank damp

Pass 25 Oct 2024 157,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tank damp

Pass 9 Nov 2023 142,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 132,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 132,371 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 124,162 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 109,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 109,425 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,203 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,960 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 99,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 91,956 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 74,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,300 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,492 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,342 miles

both front brake disc's worn

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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J10 KDR is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J10 KDR, 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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J10 KDR is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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