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FY08 WSZ

2008 Lexus IS200

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,326 mi
Last recorded162,326 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 WSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 162,326 miles

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

emissions tested no reading

Fail 16 Nov 2021 162,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

emissions tested no reading

Fail 15 Nov 2021 162,315 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2021 162,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated at diff joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2020 147,712 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlight beam only just passed image check.

Nearside Front Headlight beam only just passed image check.

Pass 1 May 2018 115,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2018 115,076 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 102,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 102,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 'inside' facing out (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 86,296 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 67,513 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 62,368 miles

front and rear discs pads worn near to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,003 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 51,003 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,290 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FY08 WSZ is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY08 WSZ, 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 FY08 WSZ registered?

FY08 WSZ is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FY08 WSZ safe to buy?

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