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KW08 YML

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,835 mi
Last recorded67,835 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 YML
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,835 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 67,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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KW08 YML is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 74,667 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW08 YML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KW08 YML registered?

KW08 YML is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is KW08 YML safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 YML shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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