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SD08 SMX

2008 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,380 mi
Last recorded108,380 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 SMX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 108,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 100,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 94,317 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 May 2022 94,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2021 85,525 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,607 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 78,773 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 78,592 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 73,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm - 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm - 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Fail 27 Oct 2018 73,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm - 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm - 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 11 Nov 2017 67,312 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 67,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 60,565 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,743 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,681 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,129 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 36,129 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,068 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,547 miles

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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SD08 SMX is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD08 SMX, 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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What year was SD08 SMX registered?

SD08 SMX is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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