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MK08 NNM

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,644 mi
Last recorded133,644 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 NNM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 133,644 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 129,400 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 129,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 123,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 117,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 112,046 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 106,531 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,582 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,248 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,718 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,839 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,514 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 NNM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 MK08 NNM, 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 NNM registered?

MK08 NNM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is MK08 NNM safe to buy?

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