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VKZ 1670

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,857 mi
Last recorded183,857 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 1670
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 183,857 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 183,330 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 176,863 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 160,370 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 159,739 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 159,050 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 147,740 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 146,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 124,774 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 114,505 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 114,043 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 107,659 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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VKZ 1670 is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 89,467 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 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKZ 1670, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKZ 1670 registered?

VKZ 1670 is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is VKZ 1670 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKZ 1670 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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