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M8 SBS

2013 Lexus Is

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,114 mi
Last recorded160,114 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is63,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 SBS
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 160,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 155,229 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 154,975 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 149,715 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 149,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 143,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 136,745 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 129,760 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 125,208 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 118,322 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside, wearing smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,816 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,410 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,839 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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M8 SBS is a 2013 Lexus Is in Grey with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 63,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M8 SBS registered?

M8 SBS is a 2013 Lexus Is, first registered on 23 November 2013.

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