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AB08 DFY

2008 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,597 mi
Last recorded133,597 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 133,597 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 133,589 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 131,385 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2017 131,385 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 123,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,805 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 94,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 91,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,096 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 2011 83,838 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 18 Apr 2011 76,282 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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AB08 DFY is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 AB08 DFY, 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 AB08 DFY registered?

AB08 DFY is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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