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W8 SNY

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,956 mi
Last recorded126,956 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 SNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 126,956 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 111,987 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 108,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 105,094 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 105,078 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2021 103,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall/wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall/wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 99,382 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,137 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,662 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,171 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,301 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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W8 SNY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W8 SNY, 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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What year was W8 SNY registered?

W8 SNY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is W8 SNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 SNY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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