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PY08 AVE

2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,243 mi
Last recorded158,243 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport94,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 AVE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Sport
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 158,243 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

different wheels fitted same size tyres

front brakes anti rattle pads missing

under bonnet trim clips missing not likely to fall off

Fail 7 Dec 2020 156,342 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 137,110 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 127,812 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2018 119,348 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,659 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,210 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,226 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 100,219 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 90,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

marks in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2013 77,237 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

marks in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,604 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,684 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 47,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Sport?

Based on 1,076 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
7,269
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Headlamp aim too low 10
position lamp(s) not working 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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PY08 AVE is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 94,402 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 Is 220D Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY08 AVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PY08 AVE is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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