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V5 RWL

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,763 mi
Last recorded77,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 RWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 77,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm + crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm + crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 75,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 3mm circa (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 3mm circa (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 71,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 69,918 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,828 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 64,733 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,681 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,866 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 58,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,252 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,926 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,961 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,615 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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V5 RWL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V5 RWL, 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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V5 RWL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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