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RFZ 8879

2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,248 mi
Last recorded188,248 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l112,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 8879
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-l
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 188,248 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 186,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 160,347 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 160,108 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 149,806 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 149,771 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 145,733 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 138,630 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 106,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,586 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 93,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 79,067 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-l?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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RFZ 8879 is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l in Blue 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 Is 220D Se-l models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 112,471 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 220D Se-l fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFZ 8879, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-l typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-l is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RFZ 8879?

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What year was RFZ 8879 registered?

RFZ 8879 is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is RFZ 8879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 8879 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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