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AY08 LVE

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,935 mi
Last recorded117,935 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LVE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 117,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 117,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 109,977 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 109,946 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,684 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,439 miles

rhr tyre worn to 3 to 4mm

Fail 11 Feb 2014 44,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rhr tyre worn to 3 to 4mm

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,894 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,115 miles

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

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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AY08 LVE is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY08 LVE, 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 AY08 LVE registered?

AY08 LVE is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AY08 LVE safe to buy?

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