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FN08 XRF

2008 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,430 mi
Last recorded166,430 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XRF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 166,430 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front lamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2026 166,430 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front lamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 157,034 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 146,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 137,939 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 123,958 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 114,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 114,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 112,574 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 91,560 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,390 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,045 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,559 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,295 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in the sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,075 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 31,863 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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FN08 XRF is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN08 XRF, 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 FN08 XRF registered?

FN08 XRF is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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