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LB08 LRE

2008 Lexus Is F

Black Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,648 mi
Last recorded99,648 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LRE
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 99,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 98,549 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,017 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 93,983 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,552 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 87,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,066 miles

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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,243 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to windscreen outside of Zone A and not larger than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,896 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 73,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 66,343 miles

Front both tyres uneven wear inner edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 66,343 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both tyres uneven wear inner edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 60,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,562 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,525 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,958 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,980 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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LB08 LRE is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Black with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 67,763 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 F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB08 LRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB08 LRE registered?

LB08 LRE is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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