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2008 Lexus IS220 2.2L Diesel · SP02 ACP

SP02 ACP

2008 Lexus IS220 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 101,613 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
LEXUS IS220
Year / Origin
2008 · Dundee
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
101,613 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2231cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean pass results. The most recent test conducted in October 2025 at 101,613 miles yielded a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a three-year trend of clean inspections from 2022, 2023, and 2024, indicating that the mechanical safety systems have remained within operational parameters under current usage. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,645 miles per year. The data shows a significant stagnation in usage over the last three years, with the car moving from 101,130 miles in November 2022 to 101,613 miles in October 2025. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, such long periods of inactivity can lead to age-related degradation of rubber components, fluid breakdown, and brake corrosion which are not always fully captured by mileage figures alone. The notable failure in October 2022 at 101,114 miles suggests an issue was rectified shortly before the successful pass later that month. Because the record shows no recurring advisories for several years, a buyer must perform a physical inspection for signs of dry-rot, such as seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, or perished rubber hoses. Attention should also be paid to structural integrity around the wheel arches and underbody, as low-mileage vehicles of this era often suffer from surface corrosion regardless of the distance driven.
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SP02 ACP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
  • 101,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

SP02 ACP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Oct 2026, 06:32
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Lexus Is220 (SP02 ACP) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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ADVISORY

SP02 ACP Mileage History

  1. 24/10/2022101,114 mi
  2. 01/11/2022101,130 mi+16 mi
  3. 24/10/2023101,312 mi+182 mi
  4. 23/10/2024101,578 mi+266 mi
  5. 16/10/2025101,613 mi+35 mi

Average of roughly 167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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85
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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