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V7 CHP

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,691 mi
Last recorded70,691 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 CHP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 70,691 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion present on under body and suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2025 70,354 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 69,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 69,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 69,180 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,726 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,295 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 68,295 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,384 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cracks in tread

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,165 miles

both rear tyres / cracks in tread on outer edges [not to cords]

Pass 19 Jul 2017 63,925 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 63,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread splitting and cracking some showing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre / cracks on both edges

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,917 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges and surface cracks on tread part

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,788 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,170 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,691 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,319 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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V7 CHP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 V7 CHP, 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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V7 CHP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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