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RE08 HSD

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,990 mi
Last recorded148,990 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 HSD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 148,990 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 140,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 140,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 132,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 123,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,173 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,812 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 110,806 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,829 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 85,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covered/under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2016 85,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covered/under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,801 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 77,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,898 miles

front discs lipped/rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped/rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,209 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 30,208 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

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 HSD is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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