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T44 TAP

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,267 mi
Last recorded94,267 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT44 TAP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 94,267 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 90,676 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,869 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 83,593 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 80,776 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,157 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,666 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,347 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 75,124 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,548 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,874 miles

Centre Front Upper Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Outer under body shield fitted

Offside Rear Outer under body shield fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,905 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 46,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,630 miles

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

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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T44 TAP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T44 TAP, 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 T44 TAP registered?

T44 TAP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is T44 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T44 TAP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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