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NH08 LKO

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,702 mi
Last recorded103,702 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 LKO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,702 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 103,702 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft bearing housing fractured damaged and leaking grease (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 103,301 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 81,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,821 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 75,819 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,162 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,122 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 65,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,142 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,849 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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NH08 LKO 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 61.5%.

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 NH08 LKO, 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 NH08 LKO registered?

NH08 LKO is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is NH08 LKO safe to buy?

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