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LL08 SZC

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,097 mi
Last recorded148,097 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 SZC
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 148,097 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 143,592 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 137,084 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 130,257 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 130,195 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 119,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 106,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 94,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 91,189 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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LL08 SZC is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

LL08 SZC is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LL08 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 SZC 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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