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LR08 JKO

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 JKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 89,101 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 89,101 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,839 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 63,682 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front & offside front on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 46,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 41,447 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,363 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 38,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 33,644 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,713 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,208 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 25,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,764 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,979 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 8,429 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 JKO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JKO, 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

How do I check the history of LR08 JKO?

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What year was LR08 JKO registered?

LR08 JKO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is LR08 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 JKO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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