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J666 NJS

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,804 mi
Last recorded191,804 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 NJS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 191,804 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 172,727 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 172,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 161,365 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))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 161,355 miles

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

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 151,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 134,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 117,011 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,629 miles

rear service brakes slight imbalance

Fail 27 Mar 2015 98,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear service brakes slight imbalance

Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,598 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 24,598 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J666 NJS is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J666 NJS, 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 J666 NJS registered?

J666 NJS is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is J666 NJS safe to buy?

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