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RE08 HSJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,296 mi
Last recorded65,296 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 65,296 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 58,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 51,998 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 47,223 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 43,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,949 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,927 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,534 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,113 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,688 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,705 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 30,705 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,756 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,908 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,281 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,526 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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RE08 HSJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 RE08 HSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 HSJ registered?

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

Is RE08 HSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 HSJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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