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BV08 NUP

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,328 mi
Last recorded147,328 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 NUP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 147,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre driven on low pressure

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

Tyre driven on low pressure

Fail 10 Feb 2022 147,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre driven on low pressure

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

Tyre driven on low pressure

Pass 25 Sep 2020 138,123 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 138,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 130,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 130,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 117,242 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 107,603 miles

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

Offside 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 26 Aug 2016 99,139 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 99,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,486 miles

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,384 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,372 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,268 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,977 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,987 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,626 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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BV08 NUP is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV08 NUP, 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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BV08 NUP is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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