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LT08 NNP

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,864 mi
Last recorded167,864 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 NNP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 167,864 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side aim, pattern not very defined (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box heat shield partially insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2026 167,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side aim, pattern not very defined (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box heat shield partially insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2025 158,007 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 158,007 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 148,707 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 148,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 141,592 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 141,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Excessively affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 134,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 134,025 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 122,307 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,264 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 105,514 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 97,665 miles

o/s/f tyre smooth on inside edge

Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,663 miles

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

o/s/f tyre smooth on inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,991 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 87,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,238 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,356 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,381 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 36,004 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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LT08 NNP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT08 NNP, 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 LT08 NNP registered?

LT08 NNP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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