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YP08 BNN

2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,860 mi
Last recorded149,860 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport94,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 BNN
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Sport
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 149,860 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components

Fail 15 Aug 2025 149,860 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2024 144,216 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2024 144,216 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 137,329 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively also offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 121,002 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 120,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 117,028 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 117,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front wipers deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 108,066 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers /under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 100,023 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 100,023 miles

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

Both front wipers deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 93,133 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,000 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,613 miles

nearside and offside sill cov ers fitted not allowing a full test of them

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,680 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,437 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Sport?

Based on 1,076 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
7,269
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Headlamp aim too low 10
position lamp(s) not working 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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YP08 BNN is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 94,402 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 220D Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP08 BNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YP08 BNN is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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