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V8 DYU

2008 Lexus Is F

White Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,266 mi
Last recorded77,266 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DYU
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 77,266 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 77,266 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 73,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,262 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,299 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 66,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,294 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 59,732 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,905 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,819 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,801 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,102 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,098 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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V8 DYU is a 2008 Lexus Is F in White with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 67,763 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 Is F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 DYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V8 DYU registered?

V8 DYU is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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The MOT history for V8 DYU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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