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AV08 EAF

2008 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,711 mi
Last recorded155,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EAF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 155,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer tailpipe missing

Pass 17 Dec 2021 150,154 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 140,887 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 128,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 125,397 miles

Various suspension components corroded but not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 121,431 miles

Nearside Rear Caliper slider seized but brake efficiency ok

Offside Front Caliper slider seized but brake efficiency ok

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 121,431 miles

Nearside Rear Caliper slider seized but brake efficiency ok

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Caliper slider seized but brake efficiency ok

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 114,385 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 114,385 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,158 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 90,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,622 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,526 miles

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

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 EAF is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV08 EAF, 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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AV08 EAF is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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