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RV08 OEO

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,414 mi
Last recorded134,414 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 134,414 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 134,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured replace do not weld (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 118,678 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 118,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both nearside and offside fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 104,881 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 99,765 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre is slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2023 99,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 99,719 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 93,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 90,403 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 90,402 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel SINKS TO FLOOR STOP FIRST TIME PRESSED (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,769 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 87,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,438 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,322 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,959 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,918 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,385 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,930 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 OEO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OEO, 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 OEO registered?

RV08 OEO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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