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RE08 RUY

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,828 mi
Last recorded91,828 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 91,828 miles

x2 inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2025 88,333 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively n.s.r/o.s.f (1.2.1 (f))

x2 inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 85,427 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 82,766 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 79,029 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,207 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 74,534 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,401 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 70,401 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 67,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,509 miles

nsr disc slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,126 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 50,098 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 43,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,312 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,575 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,434 miles

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

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 RUY is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

RE08 RUY is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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