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AXZ 8543

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,612 mi
Last recorded158,612 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 8543
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 158,612 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 153,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 148,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 144,640 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 135,755 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2019 135,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 123,079 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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AXZ 8543 is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 89,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AXZ 8543, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AXZ 8543 registered?

AXZ 8543 is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AXZ 8543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXZ 8543 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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