2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Lexus IS220 MOT pass rate and common faults

875 MOT tests in 2024. 67.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time67.2%
Failed or needed repairs32.8%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 875 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    54 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    33 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.5%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.5%
  2. Brakes17.5%
  3. Tyres8.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  5. Suspension4.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  7. Body & chassis3.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible8.5%
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Lexus IS220?

In 2024, 67.2% of 2008 Lexus IS220 cars passed their MOT first time, across 875 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Lexus IS220?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Lexus IS220 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).