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BV08 NVC

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,564 mi
Last recorded194,564 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 NVC
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 194,564 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2021 181,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 162,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 145,426 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2018 145,426 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has uneven wear

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 105,158 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner tread

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,811 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,274 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,856 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven

offside front tyre worn uneven

offside rear tyre lightly cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,707 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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BV08 NVC is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 74,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 NVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV08 NVC is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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