2008 Lexus IS · 10,346 MOT tests
2008 Lexus IS reliability
2008 Lexus ISs fail 27.4% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 21 IS years (10,346 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- 27.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 107,380
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,346
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 83% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Lexus IS
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14%
- Brakes8.4%
- Tyres7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
- Suspension3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.73%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.91%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.24%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.1%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.84%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (5%) · Headlamp lens has a coating (4.59%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Lexus IS reliable?
2008 Lexus ISs fail 27.4% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 21 IS years (10,346 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Lexus IS MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.73% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (2.91% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Lexus IS have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Lexus IS shows 107,380 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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