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LT08 VPP

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,705 mi
Last recorded98,705 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VPP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 98,594 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 96,242 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,694 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,820 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,208 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,513 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,981 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 12 Jul 2016 59,148 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,021 miles

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

engine oil level low

front discs lipped

front pads low

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,152 miles

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

rear disc corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,038 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,468 miles

both front tyres on limit

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 VPP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LT08 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

LT08 VPP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is LT08 VPP safe to buy?

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