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SAP 297

2018 Lexus Is

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,220 mi
Last recorded66,220 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Lexus Is42,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAP 297
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 66,220 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 66,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 57,136 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 48,897 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 39,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 30,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 21,138 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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SAP 297 is a 2018 Lexus Is in Blue with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 42,450 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 8 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SAP 297 registered?

SAP 297 is a 2018 Lexus Is, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is SAP 297 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAP 297 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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