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RE08 HWB

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,313 mi
Last recorded110,313 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 HWB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,313 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 110,313 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,769 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,517 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,159 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 75,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,810 miles

Engine under trays, Floor & Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,078 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,950 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 40,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,996 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 HWB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

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

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The MOT history for RE08 HWB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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