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NT08 BNL

2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,383 mi
Last recorded188,383 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l112,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 BNL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-l
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 188,383 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 188,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 184,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 170,185 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 170,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 158,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 157,947 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp level sensor broken off suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft bearing bushing has alot of play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated guibo rubber disc between prop and rear diff starting to crack up (6.1.7 (d) (i))

adaptive front lighting system indicates a fault

Pass 5 Jun 2021 145,725 miles

Nearside Rear BUMPER light damage

Offside Front headlamp light dip beam blueish light n/s beam yellow white light

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

washer bottle cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2021 149,714 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 133,123 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 128,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 121,474 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 121,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,496 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 110,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 99,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 99,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,837 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,173 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 58,462 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,818 miles

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

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)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-l?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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NT08 BNL is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 112,471 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 Is 220D Se-l fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NT08 BNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-l typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-l is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NT08 BNL is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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