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RO08 OBM

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,778 mi
Last recorded226,778 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 OBM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 226,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 226,778 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 218,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 218,149 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 209,474 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 207,369 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 207,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 192,782 miles

Offside Rear lens broken but no white light

Pass 1 Jul 2015 176,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres thinn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2014 156,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 156,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 124,524 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 99,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front side light deteriorated (strong advise)

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,475 miles

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

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

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

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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RO08 OBM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO08 OBM, 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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RO08 OBM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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