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NX08 ZPW

2008 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,326 mi
Last recorded146,326 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 ZPW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2020 146,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Comes on then goes off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 131,900 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 131,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 120,090 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 120,081 miles

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

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

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)

front brake application uneven slow to apply (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven slow to apply (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 107,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre damaged at sidewall 225/40/18

Fail 10 May 2017 107,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre damaged at sidewall 225/40/18

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,586 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 40,586 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf worn on outer edge

nsr 2mm

osr cut to cords....cut not bigger than 25mm

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,301 miles

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

front discs pitted / worn

rear discs pitted / worn

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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NX08 ZPW is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 88,616 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX08 ZPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NX08 ZPW is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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