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M8 YHL

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,389 mi
Last recorded95,389 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 YHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 95,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 92,650 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 91,578 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 90,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 87,928 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 85,452 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 84,458 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,357 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 80,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,815 miles

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,017 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,049 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,339 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,421 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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M8 YHL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M8 YHL, 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 M8 YHL registered?

M8 YHL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is M8 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 YHL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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