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SG08 APA

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,793 mi
Last recorded133,793 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 APA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2024 133,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front catholic converter corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front catholic converter corroded

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all the parts are connected axle are corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 126,503 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 117,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust to rear inner sills both sides

Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 111,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 109,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 105,427 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 97,517 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 87,577 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 80,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 73,184 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 62,961 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 51,363 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,979 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,058 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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SG08 APA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SG08 APA, 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 SG08 APA registered?

SG08 APA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is SG08 APA safe to buy?

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