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RV58 XJL

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,393 mi
Last recorded139,393 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 XJL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 139,393 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 126,727 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 119,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 119,968 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 115,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Sep 2022 115,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blow sealed (8.2.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 107,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,989 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,883 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 82,803 miles

Cut in Nearside front inner tyre sidewall

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,241 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 74,241 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,515 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,739 miles

rear tyre treads cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2014 64,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,065 miles

cracks in rear tyre treads

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2012 54,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 50,294 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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RV58 XJL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RV58 XJL, 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 RV58 XJL registered?

RV58 XJL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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