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AO08 VSG

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,181 mi
Last recorded141,181 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VSG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 141,181 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 136,596 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector cracked

sill & engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Fail 26 Nov 2019 136,596 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector cracked

sill & engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Fail 4 Apr 2018 122,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 112,101 miles

front tyres worn on edges

lip on front brake discs

Fail 27 Mar 2017 112,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn on edges

lip on front brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLDING EDGES AND SIDE WALL DEEP CUTS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INSECURE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60MM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 96,502 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating O/S/R AND N/S/R (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLDING EDGES AND SIDE WALL DEEP CUTS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INSECURE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60MM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

BRAKE PEDIAIL TRAVEL LOW AND SPONGEY PEDIAL

Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,548 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 71,445 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,098 miles

near side front tyre outer wall has small cuts in

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
Full Lexus IS220 reliability report

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AO08 VSG is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO08 VSG, 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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AO08 VSG is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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