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RY52 TNV

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,972 mi
Last recorded95,972 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 TNV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 95,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 83,630 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 74,476 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 65,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 55,474 miles

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 30 Jun 2021 46,293 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 43,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 42,953 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 42,951 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Both beam images poor

Rear boot lock push button doesn't work

Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,617 miles

all discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,145 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,909 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,840 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,823 miles

nearside front wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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RY52 TNV 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 94.1%.

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 RY52 TNV, 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 RY52 TNV registered?

RY52 TNV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RY52 TNV safe to buy?

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