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SN58 KPF

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,343 mi
Last recorded118,343 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 KPF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 118,343 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join at header pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage over 10mm inside zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fuel tank cover corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Floor corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 107,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 104,358 miles

Car heavily corroded on under side, both body and suspension components

Fail 23 May 2022 104,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Car heavily corroded on under side, both body and suspension components

Pass 26 May 2021 102,404 miles

Underside of car and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 May 2021 102,404 miles

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

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

Underside of car and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,402 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

slight smear from windscreen wipers

Fail 25 May 2020 99,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

slight smear from windscreen wipers

Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front t rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 96,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front t rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,284 miles

Front brake disc corrosion

Rear brake pipe corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,805 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 34,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,255 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 9 Aug 2011 22,013 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm nearing legal limit.

Rear tyre rotation direction both incorrect.

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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SN58 KPF is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SN58 KPF, 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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SN58 KPF is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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