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RNB 70

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNB 70
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 109,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension Headlamp levelling device snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine Bay covers and Sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OSR & NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2025 107,068 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,665 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,229 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 104,229 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Aug 2023 104,229 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 101,414 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,145 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 100,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 98,141 miles

engine cover fitted

front exhaust slight blow

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 97,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,755 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,301 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,400 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall glue repair

Fail 27 Apr 2015 71,400 miles

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

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

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)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall glue repair

Pass 1 May 2014 64,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,027 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

slight damage to o/s/r arch and bumper end

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,175 miles

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

rear bumper is damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2012 47,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bumper is damaged

trim on rear of o/s sill is not fully secure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,192 miles

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

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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RNB 70 is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RNB 70, 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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RNB 70 is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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