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LL08 SYO

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,525 mi
Last recorded81,525 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 SYO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 70,666 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,607 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 122,483 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 109,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 97,451 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jun 2013 80,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 72,430 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 64,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearing noise ?.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,259 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearing noise ?.

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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LL08 SYO 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 90.9%.

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 LL08 SYO, 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 LL08 SYO registered?

LL08 SYO is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LL08 SYO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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