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V88 RBC

2008 Lexus Is F

Black Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

194,521 mi
Last recorded194,521 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 RBC
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 194,521 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 187,950 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 182,652 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 182,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 176,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 169,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 163,715 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 155,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 149,180 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 142,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 134,755 miles

Front Track Rod Ends Slight Loss Of Grease. Advised.

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Slight Loss Of Grease. Advised.

Rear Wheels Slightly Stick Out. Advised.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 134,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread Low. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread Low. (4.1.E.1)

Front Track Rod Ends Slight Loss Of Grease. Advised.

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Slight Loss Of Grease. Advised.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Replaced. Advised. (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Wheels Slightly Stick Out. Advised.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 119,958 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 107,825 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 107,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,938 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,734 miles

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,298 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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V88 RBC is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Black with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 67,763 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 F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V88 RBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V88 RBC registered?

V88 RBC is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is V88 RBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 RBC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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