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LX08 CWL

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,924 mi
Last recorded78,924 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 CWL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 78,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 75,269 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 69,009 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 62,732 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 62,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 57,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,169 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,590 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 46,032 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 43,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 40,715 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 35,821 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Dec 2013 31,989 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,077 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 14 Dec 2012 28,077 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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LX08 CWL is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 74,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 CWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX08 CWL registered?

LX08 CWL is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LX08 CWL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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