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237D438

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,158 mi
Last recorded45,158 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration237D438
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 45,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 44,679 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 43,369 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 42,350 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 42,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 37,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,460 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,685 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 18,567 miles

Both front tyres worn on the shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,799 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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237D438 is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 87,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 237D438, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 237D438 registered?

237D438 is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is 237D438 safe to buy?

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