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SM08 YFL

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,941 mi
Last recorded149,941 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YFL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 149,941 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 147,561 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 147,495 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 143,133 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 137,663 miles

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 19 Mar 2016 129,617 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,169 miles

engine tickover speed slightly high

Pass 13 Mar 2014 110,832 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 110,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,005 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 88,005 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,225 miles

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,920 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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SM08 YFL is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 89,467 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 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM08 YFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM08 YFL is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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