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YY08 FBF

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,819 mi
Last recorded116,819 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FBF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 116,819 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 112,816 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 112,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,741 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 101,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2015 79,282 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 71,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 59,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 47,156 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,954 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 37,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YY08 FBF is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY08 FBF, 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 YY08 FBF registered?

YY08 FBF is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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