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MT08 HJG

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,990 mi
Last recorded128,990 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 HJG
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 128,990 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to center wear bar

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to center wear bar

Fail 13 Apr 2022 128,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to center wear bar

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to center wear bar

Pass 9 Apr 2021 123,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 119,634 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 114,698 miles

Offside Rear Inner light lens cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2017 106,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,677 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,498 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 3 Jun 2013 68,684 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,673 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,324 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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MT08 HJG is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MT08 HJG, 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 MT08 HJG registered?

MT08 HJG is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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