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OY08 ELJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,983 mi
Last recorded146,983 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 ELJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 146,983 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 146,983 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 137,416 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 135,431 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 135,297 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 135,296 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 134,382 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 131,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 125,835 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,546 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 112,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 105,516 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 94,599 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,974 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,725 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,813 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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OY08 ELJ 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 88.9%.

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 OY08 ELJ, 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 OY08 ELJ registered?

OY08 ELJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is OY08 ELJ safe to buy?

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