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AB08 VPV

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,925 mi
Last recorded114,925 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VPV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,660 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,328 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,960 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 85,960 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 79,012 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 73,065 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 68,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 62,238 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 62,238 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 57,564 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 53,265 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)

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 VPV is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB08 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

AB08 VPV is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AB08 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VPV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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