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M18 BNT

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,275 mi
Last recorded62,275 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 BNT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 60,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 57,987 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 57,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is very low on inner and outer edges[225/45/r17]91y continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has screw in tread...maybe repairable ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,931 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,542 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 44,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,514 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 35,496 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside rear wheel is noisey when rotated possible brake or back plate noise

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,592 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,368 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 24,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,477 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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M18 BNT is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M18 BNT, 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 M18 BNT registered?

M18 BNT is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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