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R2 BRP

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,059 mi
Last recorded100,059 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 BRP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 100,059 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 91,120 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 91,092 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 84,054 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 75,596 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,690 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 67,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 63,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,865 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 52,865 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,784 miles

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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R2 BRP is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R2 BRP, 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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What year was R2 BRP registered?

R2 BRP is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for R2 BRP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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