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RV08 NPX

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,738 mi
Last recorded198,738 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 NPX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 198,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 187,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front nail in the tyre

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 187,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge,cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front nail in the tyre

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 177,393 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 177,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 160,077 miles

boot full, not allowing full inspection

exhaust been repaired in centre section and leaking slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2018 141,998 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 141,882 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear calliper seized retsicted movement

Pass 25 Aug 2017 119,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Damage to bumper

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 119,411 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Damage to bumper

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 101,326 miles

n/s/r/tyre nail/engine ,under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2015 82,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,581 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,251 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,769 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 NPX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NPX, 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 NPX registered?

RV08 NPX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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