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SB57 YZV

2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

152,992 mi
Last recorded152,992 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l112,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 YZV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-l
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 152,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 151,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 146,964 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 144,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 139,662 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 137,618 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 133,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 131,861 miles

Edges worn on both front tyres

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sticker on windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 131,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant level low

Edges worn on both front tyres

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sticker on windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 129,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on edges

sticker on windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,644 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 112,441 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 103,724 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,458 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 86,147 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,413 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,316 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-l?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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SB57 YZV is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 112,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D Se-l fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB57 YZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-l typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-l is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB57 YZV is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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