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LL08 SZR

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,244 mi
Last recorded98,244 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 SZR
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,244 miles

fuel tank corroded and damp

Fail 9 Jun 2023 97,422 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded and damp

Handbrake lever long travel

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside front seat has slight movement

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements. Adjustments required

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 87,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on rear brake discs

free play / travel in brake pedal

front to rear / rear brake pipes corroded

headlamps glazed

parking brake travel high

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2022 87,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on rear brake discs

free play / travel in brake pedal

front to rear / rear brake pipes corroded

headlamps glazed

parking brake travel high

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2021 85,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear brake pipes corroded

parking brake travel high

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight travel in brake pedal

Fail 29 May 2021 85,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre has a nail in the side wall

parking brake travel high

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight travel in brake pedal

Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 80,752 miles

front tyres low on tread

Pass 2 Jun 2018 77,660 miles

front tyres worn slightly on edges

rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 May 2017 72,433 miles

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

front wipers worn but still clear screen

Pass 11 Jun 2016 63,147 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limits

both front tyres worn close to cords on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2015 54,434 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake bind

rear brakes noisey

Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,590 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 40,590 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,932 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 25,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SZR is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LL08 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

LL08 SZR is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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