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AV08 EAJ

2008 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

105,703 mi
Last recorded105,703 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 105,703 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly lagging

Pass 4 Jul 2025 101,469 miles

Offside Front brake slightly lagging in operation

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,741 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,378 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 91,295 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2022 86,181 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 80,305 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,491 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,985 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,600 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads worn

Pass 5 Jul 2014 47,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

machine fails to register emissions

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,120 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 39,656 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 28,357 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,357 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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AV08 EAJ is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 88,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 EAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV08 EAJ registered?

AV08 EAJ is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is AV08 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 EAJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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