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LR08 ZRL

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,373 mi
Last recorded146,373 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 ZRL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 146,373 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 146,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 135,315 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 135,304 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 125,471 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 125,471 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,935 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 104,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 97,382 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 97,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,236 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2011 59,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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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LR08 ZRL is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR08 ZRL, 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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LR08 ZRL is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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