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MJ08 UNP

2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,008 mi
Last recorded201,008 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l112,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 UNP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-l
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 201,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 201,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 196,161 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 196,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 172,825 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 172,820 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 150,938 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,599 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear inner pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Apr 2017 128,599 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear inner pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2016 109,252 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,481 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn unevenly

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,806 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,361 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,923 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,857 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-l?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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MJ08 UNP is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 112,471 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 220D Se-l fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ08 UNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-l typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-l is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ08 UNP registered?

MJ08 UNP is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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