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AV08 DYO

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,027 mi
Last recorded127,027 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DYO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 127,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 122,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 115,490 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 108,148 miles

Child seat fitted

Covers fitted

Front discs slightly scored

Fail 22 Mar 2022 108,148 miles

Child seat fitted

Covers fitted

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front discs slightly scored

Pass 23 Mar 2021 102,771 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,134 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 97,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 79,934 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,532 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,224 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 66,193 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,661 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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AV08 DYO is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV08 DYO, 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 AV08 DYO registered?

AV08 DYO is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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