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SH08 CGY

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,001 mi
Last recorded142,001 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 CGY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2021 142,001 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 131,304 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 116,298 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 105,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,595 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,540 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,518 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,885 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,887 miles

slight lip on front discs

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,246 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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SH08 CGY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SH08 CGY, 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 SH08 CGY registered?

SH08 CGY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SH08 CGY safe to buy?

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