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SA08 PER

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,085 mi
Last recorded140,085 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 PER
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 140,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 125,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both On Lim (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,652 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 104,729 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 95,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,723 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,178 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,755 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,330 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,888 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 PER is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 60,003 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 PER, 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 17 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 PER registered?

SA08 PER is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is SA08 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 PER shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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