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YT08 YLB

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

183,844 mi
Last recorded183,844 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YLB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 183,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler breather pipe corroded

rear diff corroded

rear underside body slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 170,856 miles

Nearside Front slight deterioration of light

Pass 27 Jan 2023 154,397 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 141,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 130,936 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 130,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 120,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,677 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,275 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,413 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,637 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,815 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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YT08 YLB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YT08 YLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 YLB registered?

YT08 YLB is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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