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LV57 OMT

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,707 mi
Last recorded101,707 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 OMT
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 101,707 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 101,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 100,886 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 98,279 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 98,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 94,552 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,308 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,624 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 82,854 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,747 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 74,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,145 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,339 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,431 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 58,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,694 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,439 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,725 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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LV57 OMT is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV57 OMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV57 OMT registered?

LV57 OMT is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is LV57 OMT safe to buy?

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