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LG08 SVN

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,112 mi
Last recorded107,112 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 SVN
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 107,112 miles

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2022 107,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2021 100,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake worn to approx 2mm on inner edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,883 miles

damage to near side rear quarter and bumper

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,738 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,949 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 79,945 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2018 75,912 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 64,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 64,531 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 59,456 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,017 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 48,348 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,407 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,441 miles

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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LG08 SVN is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG08 SVN, 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 LG08 SVN registered?

LG08 SVN is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is LG08 SVN safe to buy?

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