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OW08 XLT

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,507 mi
Last recorded106,507 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 XLT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 92,773 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 75,172 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside headlight pattern weak

Pass 18 Mar 2020 70,356 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 64,291 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,181 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,635 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,320 miles

tyres scrubbing on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,622 miles

n/s/front tyre worn low in inner tread edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,519 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,484 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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OW08 XLT is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 OW08 XLT, 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 OW08 XLT registered?

OW08 XLT is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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The MOT history for OW08 XLT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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