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AU08 KFV

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,437 mi
Last recorded144,437 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 KFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 144,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 138,615 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 138,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 113,621 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,101 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 87,260 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 77,188 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,160 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,878 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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AU08 KFV is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU08 KFV, 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 AU08 KFV registered?

AU08 KFV is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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