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SJ08 XPM

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,081 mi
Last recorded90,081 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 XPM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 90,081 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At N/S centre to CAT join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

All wheels corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre to backbox join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,464 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 83,928 miles

all wheels badly corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

Fail 2 May 2019 83,928 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all wheels badly corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 3 May 2018 71,890 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 71,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,223 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 11 Apr 2016 49,924 miles

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

incorrect sliding bolt fitted on nearside front caliper

Fail 11 Apr 2016 49,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

incorrect sliding bolt fitted on nearside front caliper

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2014 40,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 40,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,417 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 29,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,273 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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SJ08 XPM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ08 XPM, 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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SJ08 XPM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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