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YY08 FAF

2008 Lexus Is F

Black Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,150 mi
Last recorded49,150 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FAF
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2024 49,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 43,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,235 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 34,223 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 31,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 27,282 miles

both front tyres wearing at edges

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,861 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,172 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,122 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,594 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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YY08 FAF is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Black with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 67,763 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 FAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY08 FAF registered?

YY08 FAF is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is YY08 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 FAF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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