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Y14 DBR

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,742 mi
Last recorded98,742 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 DBR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 89,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 82,233 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 82,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 72,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 59,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front slight wearing to outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,261 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,040 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn 26mm. Min thickness= 25mm. (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,414 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,405 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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Y14 DBR is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y14 DBR, 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 Y14 DBR registered?

Y14 DBR is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is Y14 DBR safe to buy?

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