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S8 JAU

2017 Lexus Is

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,480 mi
Last recorded130,480 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Lexus Is44,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 JAU
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 130,480 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 130,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 May 2026 130,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2025 120,352 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 119,248 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 119,171 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2025 105,569 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 93,328 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 80,382 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,327 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 47,709 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 39,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 29,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,629 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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S8 JAU is a 2017 Lexus Is in White with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 44,058 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S8 JAU registered?

S8 JAU is a 2017 Lexus Is, first registered on 29 September 2017.

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