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EO08 CHG

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,356 mi
Last recorded131,356 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 CHG
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 131,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,286 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 124,284 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 119,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,298 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,399 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 105,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,616 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 95,616 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,758 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 83,667 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,702 miles

Rear caliper sliders sticking but ok on rbt

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,068 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,978 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,394 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,932 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 46,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,602 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,153 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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EO08 CHG is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EO08 CHG, 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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EO08 CHG is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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