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RE08 RUO

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,495 mi
Last recorded120,495 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 RUO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 120,495 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2024 113,593 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 113,435 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2023 101,957 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,214 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 76,840 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 76,663 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,424 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 57,889 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,998 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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RE08 RUO is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 RE08 RUO, 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 RE08 RUO registered?

RE08 RUO is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is RE08 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 RUO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE08 RUO have outstanding finance?

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