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AO08 VSP

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,604 mi
Last recorded103,604 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VSP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 103,604 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 103,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,477 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 82,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,321 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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AO08 VSP is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VSP, 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 AO08 VSP registered?

AO08 VSP is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is AO08 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 VSP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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