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SA08 ZRO

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,624 mi
Last recorded38,624 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 ZRO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 38,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 37,248 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 36,290 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 35,133 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 33,932 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 32,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 32,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 30,415 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 28,968 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 28,448 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight lip both front brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2015 27,929 miles

Water Pump Leaking

Nearside Front Tyre Is Damaged Due To Driven On Flat

Fail 14 Dec 2015 27,929 miles

Water Pump Leaking

Nearside Front Tyre Is Damaged Due To Driven On Flat

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 26,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2013 24,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,178 miles

rear tyres worn at edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,317 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,975 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 ZRO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

SA08 ZRO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is SA08 ZRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 ZRO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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