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OY08 EMX

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,647 mi
Last recorded159,647 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 EMX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 159,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 153,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 148,265 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 140,542 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 140,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 133,312 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 118,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,706 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,917 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,515 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small cut in nsf tyre

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 EMX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

OY08 EMX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is OY08 EMX safe to buy?

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