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NU08 YOE

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,703 mi
Last recorded172,703 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YOE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 172,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight damage to tyre side wall

Rear brake pads becoming worn but not fully visible

Rear fuel pipes becoming corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 169,937 miles

Rear both tyres becoming worn, cracked and perished

all brakes becoming worn

Pass 17 Jan 2023 163,515 miles

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges, perishing and outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge and perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2023 163,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges, perishing and outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge and perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2021 156,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front both tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front various cuts on side wall of tyre but not exposing cords

Rear both tyres becoming cracked

Rear slight exhaust leak

minor corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2020 150,908 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2019 144,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 141,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 May 2018 140,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 133,010 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts along the inner wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 23 Apr 2016 126,112 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 125,152 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 112,952 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,628 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,860 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Mar 2011 45,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

rear discs slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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NU08 YOE is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 74,667 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 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU08 YOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NU08 YOE is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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