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LF57 AEP

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

283,817 mi
Last recorded283,817 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 AEP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 283,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 283,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 278,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 268,436 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 268,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 247,917 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 229,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 218,713 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 206,930 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 177,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Nov 2012 177,287 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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LF57 AEP is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 91,868 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 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF57 AEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF57 AEP registered?

LF57 AEP is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LF57 AEP safe to buy?

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