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L12 PER

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,057 mi
Last recorded35,057 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 PER
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 35,057 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 34,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 33,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 31,974 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 28,806 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,609 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 25,123 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 25,123 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,968 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,426 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,173 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 19,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,396 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,970 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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L12 PER is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L12 PER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L12 PER registered?

L12 PER is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is L12 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 PER shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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