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WG08 YEY

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,375 mi
Last recorded131,375 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YEY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 131,375 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 131,375 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 114,341 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,795 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,952 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,574 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,749 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,279 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,309 miles

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

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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WG08 YEY is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG08 YEY, 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 WG08 YEY registered?

WG08 YEY is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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