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DG08 XCJ

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XCJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 102,346 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 98,720 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 98,676 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 91,158 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 84,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,142 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 69,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,797 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,809 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,291 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,543 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DG08 XCJ is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DG08 XCJ, 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 DG08 XCJ registered?

DG08 XCJ is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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