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RO08 WUL

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,198 mi
Last recorded62,198 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 WUL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 62,198 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 60,381 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 60,381 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 57,040 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 57,040 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 53,639 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 45,500 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,055 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 39,413 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 38,564 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,218 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower part of screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,237 miles

Coolant leak

Front wipers smear slightly

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,409 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,087 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 18,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,607 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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RO08 WUL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RO08 WUL, 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 RO08 WUL registered?

RO08 WUL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RO08 WUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 WUL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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