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RV08 NOH

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,814 mi
Last recorded198,814 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 NOH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 198,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 193,579 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 182,513 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 176,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 168,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 160,900 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 156,160 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jan 2019 150,220 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 141,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise on nearside front suspension no movement at time of test (vehicle has had new parts recently fitted)

offside rear brake slightly binding recommend inspection

Fail 3 Jan 2018 141,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall impact damage (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise strong offside front tyre just above limit

noise on nearside front suspension no movement at time of test (vehicle has had new parts recently fitted)

offside rear brake slightly binding recommend inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2017 131,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 116,404 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 116,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 19 Jan 2015 103,215 miles

15% front brake imblance

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 103,215 miles

15% front brake imblance

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,576 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,708 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,140 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 59,127 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,781 miles

Damage to nearside front outer sidewall.

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 NOH is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV08 NOH, 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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RV08 NOH is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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