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SJ58 VVW

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,791 mi
Last recorded143,791 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 VVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 143,791 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 143,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 129,867 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,525 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 117,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 108,147 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,663 miles

under trays fitted underneath.

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 96,663 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,464 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,133 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,248 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,377 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,302 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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SJ58 VVW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SJ58 VVW, 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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SJ58 VVW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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