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YX08 OEL

2008 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,929 mi
Last recorded109,929 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OEL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 109,929 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 100,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 92,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 92,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,007 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 88,003 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 85,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,937 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 74,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,362 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,198 miles

n/s front tyre slight damaged on sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,560 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 47,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,846 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,214 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread edges

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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YX08 OEL is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 88,616 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX08 OEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YX08 OEL is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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