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RV08 NHB

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

175,881 mi
Last recorded175,881 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 NHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 175,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 157,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 4 Aug 2020 138,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 128,441 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 120,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 107,999 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,147 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,336 miles

advise front tyre wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 22 Aug 2012 48,477 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

outer sills not tested, sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

outer sills not tested, sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,157 miles

both rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,584 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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RV08 NHB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RV08 NHB, 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 RV08 NHB registered?

RV08 NHB is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is RV08 NHB safe to buy?

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