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MK08 NPE

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,671 mi
Last recorded161,671 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 NPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 161,671 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 161,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 150,314 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020
Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,167 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 131,165 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box before rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,108 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 22 Mar 2018 118,045 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 11 Feb 2017 100,870 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 100,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,039 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 75,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,195 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,331 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 35,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,872 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,171 miles

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

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 NPE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPE, 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 NPE registered?

MK08 NPE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is MK08 NPE safe to buy?

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