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SA08 OYO

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,450 mi
Last recorded94,450 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 OYO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 94,450 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 82,856 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,395 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 79,866 miles

General corrosion

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 18 Oct 2022 79,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

General corrosion

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 21 Oct 2021 77,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed section of pipe at flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed section of pipe at flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed section of pipe at flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,428 miles

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

Offside Front 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 24 Apr 2019 71,822 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,697 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,958 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 53,958 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre 3mm wearing inner outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 36,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,481 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 28,481 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

2x exhaust clamps split + insecure

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

large lip on front discs

nsf tyre bald at edges

nsr tyre worn at inner edge

rear pads uneven + wearing thin

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,088 miles

extra wear at very edges of front tyres

Fail 17 Mar 2011 18,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

extra wear at very edges of front tyres

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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SA08 OYO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA08 OYO, 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 SA08 OYO registered?

SA08 OYO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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