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WIL 6738

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,857 mi
Last recorded116,857 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 6738
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 116,857 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,186 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 92,303 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,680 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,052 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 57,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,196 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 45,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 19,126 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 9,835 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 9,402 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 8,609 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 7,003 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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WIL 6738 is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WIL 6738, 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 WIL 6738 registered?

WIL 6738 is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WIL 6738 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 6738 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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