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SXZ 7169

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Other 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,508 mi
Last recorded159,508 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXZ 7169
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 159,508 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 139,878 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 119,480 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 119,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2022 112,329 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 105,476 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 95,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,295 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 90,262 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 84,593 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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SXZ 7169 is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 74,667 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 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SXZ 7169, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SXZ 7169 registered?

SXZ 7169 is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is SXZ 7169 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXZ 7169 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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