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R80 TNY

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,538 mi
Last recorded92,538 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 TNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 92,538 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,913 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 85,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 81,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,600 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 79,600 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 68,074 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 61,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 45,544 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 45,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,087 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 28,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,595 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 TNY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TNY, 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 TNY registered?

R80 TNY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is R80 TNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R80 TNY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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