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SOI 34

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,848 mi
Last recorded61,848 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOI 34
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 61,848 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 61,847 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,376 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 43,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 37,825 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 33,727 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 26,504 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering on edges

Offside Front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 9 May 2018 19,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 15,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 1,737 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 12,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 11,306 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 10,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 10,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,496 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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SOI 34 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 88.2%.

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 SOI 34, 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 SOI 34 registered?

SOI 34 is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is SOI 34 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOI 34 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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