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RE08 HRZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,038 mi
Last recorded126,038 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 HRZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 126,038 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, on the limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 117,004 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 99,962 miles

both headlight aim on limit

Pass 28 Apr 2023 96,245 miles

front pads wearing low- discs lipped

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,973 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,515 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 81,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,920 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,045 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,875 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,472 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 36,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 29,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,093 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 24,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

NSF Tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,301 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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RE08 HRZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RE08 HRZ, 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 RE08 HRZ registered?

RE08 HRZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RE08 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 HRZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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