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T16 TRB

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,480 mi
Last recorded79,480 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 TRB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 79,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wing & bumper damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2025 79,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front wing & bumper damaged

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Dec 2024 77,220 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,218 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,869 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 71,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,116 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,240 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,524 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 56,718 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,980 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 50,980 miles

Battery insecure Clamp Missing (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,326 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 2 Dec 2013 34,412 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,470 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 23,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 23,816 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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T16 TRB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 T16 TRB, 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 T16 TRB registered?

T16 TRB is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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