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LL08 SYV

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,870 mi
Last recorded139,870 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 SYV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2023 139,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges... (5.2.3 (e))

general suspension components rusting..

no emissions detected...vehicle tested to spec..

Pass 31 Oct 2022 133,590 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 126,706 miles

GENERAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING..

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 115,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 108,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 102,940 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,587 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,407 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,922 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,322 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,546 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,893 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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LL08 SYV is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 LL08 SYV, 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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What year was LL08 SYV registered?

LL08 SYV is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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