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YH08 JZW

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,399 mi
Last recorded130,399 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 JZW
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 130,399 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 119,842 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 113,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged looks a part-worn replacement? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under-trays fitted.

Fail 28 Nov 2019 113,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs badly warped

nearside rear shocker very weak

Pass 18 Nov 2018 94,883 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2018 94,883 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 79,597 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 75,168 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 69,477 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 65,133 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,231 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,495 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 39,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,489 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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YH08 JZW is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YH08 JZW, 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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YH08 JZW is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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