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K777 BJR

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

190,035 mi
Last recorded190,035 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 BJR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 190,035 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2026 190,021 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2025 172,550 miles

Brake pedal very soft on first application *Advise investigation*

Crack/chip in windscreen just outside of drivers view of the road

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated and has a reduced reflective capability

Vehicle underside, brae and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2025 172,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal very soft on first application *Advise investigation*

Crack/chip in windscreen just outside of drivers view of the road

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated and has a reduced reflective capability

Vehicle underside, brae and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 157,949 miles

both beam patterns weak

both rear mudflaps damaged

rear suspension very rusty

slight travel footbrake

windscreen cracked not in view of road

Pass 15 Feb 2023 145,705 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

suspension rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2022 129,179 miles

both beam patterns weak

Windscreen damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2022 129,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both beam patterns weak

Pass 12 Feb 2021 122,439 miles

rear pads close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2020 119,925 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,361 miles

rear pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,948 miles

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

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

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

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 7 Feb 2017 80,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,205 miles

Engine covers fitted as standard

Too clean for emissions test

Vehicle under body shields fitted as standard

Pass 24 Jan 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 1 Feb 2014 52,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2014 52,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2012 35,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 35,574 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 32,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2011 30,449 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,374 miles

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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K777 BJR is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K777 BJR, 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 K777 BJR registered?

K777 BJR is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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