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GV08 MKU

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 MKU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2023 123,305 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 118,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 116,385 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,703 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 103,255 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,502 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,933 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,968 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,447 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,342 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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GV08 MKU is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 91,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 MKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV08 MKU registered?

GV08 MKU is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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