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AV08 EAK

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,213 mi
Last recorded162,213 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EAK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 162,213 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 152,186 miles

General suspension component corrosion noted

N/SD/R Subframe mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 152,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Corroded/holed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General suspension component corrosion noted

N/SD/R Subframe mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,401 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe mounting brackets N/S and O/S corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 145,401 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe mounting brackets N/S and O/S corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 141,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 141,157 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 133,251 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 133,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Service light on

Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 108,838 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 104,796 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,680 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 88,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,456 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,257 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,850 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,400 miles

Rear tyres have cuts to tread area.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,252 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 EAK is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV08 EAK, 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 EAK is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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