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LT08 VOV

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,068 mi
Last recorded86,068 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VOV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 86,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 65,602 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 65,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,131 miles

headlamp washers inop

incorrect battery loose in tray/clamp not fitting

n/s parking brake cable part insecure, not fitted in mounting clips above propshaft

n/s/f wheel rim bead damaged multiple areas

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 3 Jun 2024 65,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and damaged cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

headlamp washers inop

incorrect battery loose in tray/clamp not fitting

n/s parking brake cable part insecure, not fitted in mounting clips above propshaft

n/s/f wheel rim bead damaged multiple areas

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Jun 2023 63,867 miles

front brake discs corroded/pads 6mm

front tyres perished

headlamp washers pressure pipe insecure not spraying

o/s/r brake pads worn low 3mm

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2023 63,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres perished sidewalls/rear tyres deeply perished/split

front brake discs corroded/pads 6mm

headlamp washers pressure pipe insecure not spraying

o/s/r brake pads worn low 3mm

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 60,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / pitted (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers

nail in nearside rear tyre

undertrays

Fail 14 Apr 2016 60,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers

nail in nearside rear tyre

undertrays

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 48,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s Number plate lamp lens is damaged

Fail 13 May 2014 48,960 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s Number plate lamp lens is damaged

Pass 15 May 2013 43,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,944 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 36,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,007 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 VOV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

LT08 VOV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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