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LL08 SZV

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,559 mi
Last recorded98,559 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 SZV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 98,559 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 94,965 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,960 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 94,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,886 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 86,917 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,560 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 84,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,986 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,655 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 75,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 70,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,933 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,681 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 30 May 2013 45,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 35,250 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,967 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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LL08 SZV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL08 SZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL08 SZV registered?

LL08 SZV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is LL08 SZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 SZV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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