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DF08 KOB

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,401 mi
Last recorded161,401 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 KOB
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 161,401 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 155,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 142,918 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 134,244 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 124,494 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,097 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 96,097 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 75,213 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,678 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,101 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DF08 KOB is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF08 KOB, 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 DF08 KOB registered?

DF08 KOB is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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