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SA08 ZRV

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,046 mi
Last recorded133,046 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 133,046 miles

Front ENGINE OIL LOW

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,914 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 122,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 122,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,376 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 114,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner worn out (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 108,609 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 108,609 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 101,147 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,170 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 88,660 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,170 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,156 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,189 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 ZRV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 ZRV, 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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SA08 ZRV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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