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RE08 RVC

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,378 mi
Last recorded191,378 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 191,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 181,090 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 168,682 miles

Front both side sidelights flickering

Pass 15 Nov 2022 159,583 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 159,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 155,262 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 150,822 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 144,281 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 138,453 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 130,898 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 130,898 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,052 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,623 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 55,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 50,813 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,153 miles

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

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

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 RVC 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 88.9%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

RE08 RVC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is RE08 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 RVC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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