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HJ08 KYY

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

69,957 mi
Last recorded69,957 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 KYY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,957 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 69,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,050 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Feb 2011 56,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2011 56,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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HJ08 KYY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ08 KYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ08 KYY registered?

HJ08 KYY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HJ08 KYY safe to buy?

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