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N15 ALT

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

114,817 mi
Last recorded114,817 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 ALT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 114,817 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

subframe and axel corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 112,951 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/ and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

subframe and axel corroded

undersheilds

Pass 4 Apr 2024 109,762 miles

undersheilds

Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,512 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

undersheilds not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,942 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,445 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 74,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,209 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,033 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 30,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nsr brake caliper siezed on lower slide / NOT MOT FAILURE / advise replacement

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,467 miles

advise nsr brake caliper siezed on lower slide / NOT MOT FAILURE / advise replacement

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,087 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,685 miles

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

front number plate slight cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,789 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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N15 ALT is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 N15 ALT, 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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N15 ALT is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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