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NC08 DZW

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,589 mi
Last recorded111,589 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 DZW
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 111,589 miles

Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 104,802 miles

Front bumper damaged o/s/f corner

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 99,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,799 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 91,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,407 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

vehicle passed emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 2 Jun 2018 82,407 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle passed emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,582 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 64,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,250 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside front tyre has a nail in the tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2016 62,230 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking

Both rear tyres have nails in them

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

Nearside front tyre has a nail in the tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,650 miles

Nearside rear tyre has n ail in tread.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,357 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 41,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 41,875 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,260 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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NC08 DZW is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NC08 DZW, 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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NC08 DZW is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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