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LR08 WLH

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,950 mi
Last recorded88,950 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 88,950 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 88,950 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 80,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential noisy

Pass 10 May 2024 73,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear differential noisy

unable to see condition of front inner pads

Fail 1 May 2024 73,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear differential noisy

unable to see condition of front inner pads

Pass 26 Apr 2023 68,656 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 61,322 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,075 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 51,075 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,039 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,483 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 32,483 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,755 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 20,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,479 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 14,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,109 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 8,109 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WLH 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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

LR08 WLH is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LR08 WLH 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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