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RJ08 BTE

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,985 mi
Last recorded134,985 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 BTE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 134,985 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 134,985 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 130,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 123,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,214 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 116,196 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 107,823 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 98,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,407 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 75,925 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 75,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 65,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,495 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,083 miles

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2013 54,083 miles

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,076 miles

Front O/S tyre Worn On Edge outer

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 44,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front O/S tyre Worn On Edge outer

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,235 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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RJ08 BTE is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ08 BTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ08 BTE is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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