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L300 PJF

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,592 mi
Last recorded128,592 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 PJF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 128,592 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 122,155 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 114,260 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 114,148 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 111,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 89,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 83,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,179 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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L300 PJF is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L300 PJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L300 PJF registered?

L300 PJF is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is L300 PJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 PJF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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