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SA08 OYR

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,092 mi
Last recorded134,092 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 134,092 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 132,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 126,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,690 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,987 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,219 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,824 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,564 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,725 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,401 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,395 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,627 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,524 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 47,021 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 39,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 30,700 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 OYR is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA08 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

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

Is SA08 OYR safe to buy?

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