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BF08 AVR

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,381 mi
Last recorded101,381 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 AVR
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2024 101,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,539 miles

all tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,596 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,033 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,183 miles

Nearside Front TYRE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,753 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,984 miles

n/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

slight damage to front number plate around lettering

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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BF08 AVR is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF08 AVR, 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 BF08 AVR registered?

BF08 AVR is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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