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SA08 OYP

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,307 mi
Last recorded135,307 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 OYP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 135,307 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 121,584 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,868 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 104,009 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,465 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 88,317 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,761 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,665 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,933 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 69,933 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 64,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 57,400 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 57,400 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 47,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 40,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,841 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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SA08 OYP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SA08 OYP, 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 OYP registered?

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

Is SA08 OYP safe to buy?

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