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AV08 VCL

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,714 mi
Last recorded131,714 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 131,714 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 126,032 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 122,608 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,035 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,205 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 101,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 101,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,028 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ALL HALF WORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,712 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,219 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,421 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 VCL is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

AV08 VCL is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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