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OV08 HHG

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,847 mi
Last recorded152,847 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 HHG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 152,847 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 152,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 133,614 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 133,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 112,917 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 115,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,145 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 97,987 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,955 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,377 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,295 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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OV08 HHG is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV08 HHG, 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 OV08 HHG registered?

OV08 HHG is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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