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P400 SCS

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,591 mi
Last recorded108,591 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 SCS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 108,591 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,741 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 104,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 102,065 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,415 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 96,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,182 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,287 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,348 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,654 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 62,013 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,609 miles

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO VEHICLE

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,464 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 41,695 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,154 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 21 Dec 2011 28,690 miles

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

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

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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P400 SCS is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 P400 SCS, 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 P400 SCS registered?

P400 SCS is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is P400 SCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P400 SCS 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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