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LR08 JEO

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,502 mi
Last recorded87,502 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 JEO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 87,502 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 83,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 72,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 72,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 66,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,201 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 60,071 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 60,066 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 12 Jun 2019 55,705 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 55,705 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,193 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 48,193 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,514 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 43,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 May 2016 35,019 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,892 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 21,846 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 16,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,497 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 11,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,407 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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LR08 JEO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR08 JEO, 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 LR08 JEO registered?

LR08 JEO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LR08 JEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 JEO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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