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SV08 JYO

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,978 mi
Last recorded63,978 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 JYO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 63,978 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,146 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s front tyre wearing edge

travel parking brake

Pass 19 Mar 2024 57,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 57,111 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,491 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 53,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,312 miles

Front Tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but not through to cords

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

Rear Tyres cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,657 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2013 22,361 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,419 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 9 Mar 2011 14,877 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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SV08 JYO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SV08 JYO, 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 SV08 JYO registered?

SV08 JYO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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