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VB08 SWB

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,903 mi
Last recorded93,903 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB08 SWB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/r17 Tread close. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,055 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,611 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 61,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 54,503 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 54,503 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 50,423 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,550 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,093 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 43,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,681 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,181 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,374 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,422 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,071 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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VB08 SWB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VB08 SWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VB08 SWB registered?

VB08 SWB is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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