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NJ08 YTX

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

231,899 mi
Last recorded231,899 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 YTX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 231,899 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 231,303 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 231,080 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 210,955 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 210,497 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2021 183,528 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 155,563 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 141,297 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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NJ08 YTX is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJ08 YTX, 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 NJ08 YTX registered?

NJ08 YTX is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is NJ08 YTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ08 YTX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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