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SD08 VUK

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,682 mi
Last recorded105,682 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 VUK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2025 105,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 104,338 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,899 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 100,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,170 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,772 miles

exhaust corroded all over

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 66,699 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,274 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,722 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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SD08 VUK is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SD08 VUK, 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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SD08 VUK is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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