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SL08 XCW

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,123 mi
Last recorded170,123 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 XCW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 170,123 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 170,123 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 165,244 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 121,525 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 121,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,954 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 50,723 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,181 miles

REAR PADS WORN

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,211 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 38,142 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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SL08 XCW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL08 XCW, 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 SL08 XCW registered?

SL08 XCW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SL08 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 XCW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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