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LT08 WRC

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,575 mi
Last recorded124,575 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 124,575 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 115,237 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 108,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlight unit slightly damage and slightly cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,572 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,978 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,917 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 89,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 86,681 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 86,675 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,134 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 77,133 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 77,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,273 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,202 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,366 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 60,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,792 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 50,791 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

O/S/F brakes are grinding metal to metal.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,037 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,830 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,212 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 WRC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

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

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