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LR08 KNC

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,063 mi
Last recorded82,063 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,063 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 80,268 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 74,938 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 74,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,249 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,558 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 60,422 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 48,734 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 45,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,864 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,913 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

near side front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,968 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 19 Feb 2013 34,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to 3mm on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,632 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON SIDE WALL.

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,150 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 KNC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LR08 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

LR08 KNC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is LR08 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 KNC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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