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RV08 NRZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,650 mi
Last recorded97,650 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 NRZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 88,564 miles

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,144 miles

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2020 81,138 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 76,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 68,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,580 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 62,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 58,298 miles

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 19 May 2015 52,537 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 48,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 May 2013 44,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 May 2012 38,965 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,673 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 NRZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RV08 NRZ, 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 NRZ registered?

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

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