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LL08 UNV

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,837 mi
Last recorded144,837 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 UNV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 144,837 miles

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

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

plastic covers obscuring view of testable components

Pass 1 Jul 2024 141,666 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 138,334 miles

engine undertray fitted front to rear obscuring view of suspension, steering and braking components

Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,423 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 129,766 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 127,691 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 15 Jul 2020 127,691 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 120,540 miles

Front & rear brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 108,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,912 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,447 miles

Front wipers are smearing

engine oil level below max mark

Fail 13 Jul 2016 86,447 miles

Front wipers are smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine oil level below max mark

Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,353 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES, EDGES GETTING LOW.

REAR NUMBER PLATE ADVISE REPLACE.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,596 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,325 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,141 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,067 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 UNV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UNV, 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.

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What year was LL08 UNV registered?

LL08 UNV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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