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MK08 YKT

2008 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,065 mi
Last recorded191,065 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 YKT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 191,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 188,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 184,808 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 181,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Fail 15 May 2018 181,175 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 23 May 2017 159,043 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 137,285 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 113,972 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)

nearside front headlamp cloudy

Fail 30 Jun 2015 113,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front headlamp cloudy

Pass 21 Jun 2014 89,761 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,285 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)

n/s/f tyre low on edges 225/45zr17w evergreen

n/s/r brake application slightly before o/s/r

o/s/f wiper starting to split

Fail 22 Mar 2013 58,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

n/s/f tyre low on edges 225/45zr17w evergreen

n/s/r brake application slightly before o/s/r

o/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,870 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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MK08 YKT is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 88,616 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 YKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK08 YKT registered?

MK08 YKT is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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