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SH08 CGZ

2008 Lexus Is F

Silver Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,211 mi
Last recorded82,211 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 CGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,211 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 82,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,084 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 80,084 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,262 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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SH08 CGZ is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Silver with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 67,763 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 Is F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH08 CGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH08 CGZ?

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What year was SH08 CGZ registered?

SH08 CGZ is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SH08 CGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 CGZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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