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LN08 XSU

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,568 mi
Last recorded125,568 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 XSU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 125,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 115,450 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 115,445 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 115,059 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 114,686 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Oil leak

Both rear tyres cracking and perished

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,137 miles

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

engine cover

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,785 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 110,785 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine management light on all the time

poor operation engaging first gear

Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 103,112 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 102,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 102,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 75,572 miles

near side front &near side rear tyres have damage to inner side walls

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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LN08 XSU is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LN08 XSU, 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 LN08 XSU registered?

LN08 XSU is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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