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DG08 SWW

2008 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,984 mi
Last recorded128,984 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SWW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 128,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

brake judder due to front and rear disc

rear cross member rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2023 122,688 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 122,688 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 114,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 114,641 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 107,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 100,385 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 89,959 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,227 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,636 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 76,567 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,804 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 72,714 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,039 miles

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

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

drivers inner door release handle insecure,still operates ok

Pass 2 May 2014 63,882 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 63,882 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,510 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 36,060 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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DG08 SWW is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 88,616 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 SWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG08 SWW registered?

DG08 SWW is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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