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V8 LFS

2008 Lexus Is F

Grey Petrol 4968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,438 mi
Last recorded148,438 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LFS
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 148,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 148,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamps not a white light

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 135,496 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 126,852 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 109,941 miles

wear both front tyres inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,136 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 90,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 85,882 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,163 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,125 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,836 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

front and rear number plate characters carbon fibre effect

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,072 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 50,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,450 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 43,450 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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 LFS is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Grey with a 4,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 LFS registered?

V8 LFS is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is V8 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 LFS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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