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AV08 ODE

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,477 mi
Last recorded137,477 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 137,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 130,446 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 130,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 123,451 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 115,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 102,413 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,025 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,721 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 91,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,301 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 84,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,601 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,483 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,184 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,994 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 ODE is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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