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LT08 WMG

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,229 mi
Last recorded100,229 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,401 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Noise from backing plate on brake discs

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe undertrays fitted unable to in inpsect rest of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smeering windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2017 79,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe undertrays fitted unable to in inpsect rest of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smeering windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,908 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,550 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,633 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,105 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,528 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 WMG is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

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

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