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MK08 NND

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,755 mi
Last recorded126,755 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 NND
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 126,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 126,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlamps faded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 125,209 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 122,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 120,222 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 110,074 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 110,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,365 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 100,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 90,848 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 90,828 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,139 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,007 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,709 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,711 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,237 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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MK08 NND is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK08 NND, 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 MK08 NND registered?

MK08 NND is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is MK08 NND safe to buy?

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