2008 Lexus IS220 MOT pass rate: 76.4% (2,639 tests)
Is the 2008 IS220 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76.3% +11.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 75.1% +10.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 78.3% +13.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 IS220
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 600 | 31.9% |
| 2 | Brakes | 486 | 25.9% |
| 3 | Tyres | 282 | 15.0% |
| 4 | Suspension | 161 | 8.6% |
| 5 | Visibility | 103 | 5.5% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 83 | 4.4% |
All IS220 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,242 | 75.0% | +10.6 pts | 131,609 |
| 2007 | 3,637 | 75.0% | +9.9 pts | 128,382 |
| 2008 (this page) | 2,639 | 76.4% | +11.3 pts | 124,007 |
| 2009 | 2,814 | 76.4% | +10.0 pts | 119,942 |
| 2010 | 1,989 | 75.1% | +7.7 pts | 113,725 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Lexus IS220 reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 76.4% of their MOT tests (2,639 tests, 2023–2025), +11.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 124,007 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 IS220?
The median tested example shows 124,007 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.