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RK08 OEB

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,349 mi
Last recorded98,349 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OEB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,349 miles

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

horn weak

Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,191 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 66,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,491 miles

Engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Front inner brake pads 60% worn

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 66,491 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Front inner brake pads 60% worn

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,919 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,163 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 51,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,579 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,631 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,088 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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RK08 OEB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK08 OEB, 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 RK08 OEB registered?

RK08 OEB is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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