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N8 SHV

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,852 mi
Last recorded100,852 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 SHV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 100,852 miles

underbody surface rust including suspension components and seals

Pass 30 Jun 2025 97,256 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 93,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 90,729 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 90,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,479 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 86,644 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,043 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 84,043 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,960 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 82,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner extreme edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,960 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,157 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,042 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 78,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 67,445 miles

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

advise o/s/r tyre has cuts on inner side wall but not down to the cords advise new tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2015 67,445 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise o/s/r tyre has cuts on inner side wall but not down to the cords advise new tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on the shoulders

Fail 1 Sep 2012 36,036 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on the shoulders

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,619 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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N8 SHV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N8 SHV, 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 N8 SHV registered?

N8 SHV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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