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AD08 YRA

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,677 mi
Last recorded187,677 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 YRA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 187,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 183,796 miles

headlamps x 2 lens worn

Pass 2 Aug 2023 181,641 miles

Front headlamps lens x 2 worn

Pass 6 Aug 2022 179,112 miles

Front headlight lens x 2 worn poor beam image

Pass 24 Jul 2021 176,979 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 171,027 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 163,458 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 153,178 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 153,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 144,630 miles

Front wiper smeary

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 16 Feb 2016 136,949 miles

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

osf brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Feb 2015 131,052 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 131,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 116,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 103,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service 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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2012 87,909 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,617 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

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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AD08 YRA is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AD08 YRA, 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 AD08 YRA registered?

AD08 YRA is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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