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R80 SMY

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

85,908 mi
Last recorded85,908 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 SMY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 85,908 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 72,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 68,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 63,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,657 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 62,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 58,635 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 54,465 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,090 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,316 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,141 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,394 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,939 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,734 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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R80 SMY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R80 SMY, 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 R80 SMY registered?

R80 SMY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is R80 SMY safe to buy?

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