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MV08 TYW

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,072 mi
Last recorded157,072 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 TYW
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 157,072 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 150,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 148,861 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 148,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 133,612 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 120,001 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner and outer walls

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 6 Feb 2018 119,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner and outer walls

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre valve stem perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,358 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,947 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Fail 3 Feb 2015 76,947 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,976 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

rear registration plate slighty faded but not likely to be misread

Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 56,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 56,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,139 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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MV08 TYW is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MV08 TYW, 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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MV08 TYW is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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