2008 Lexus IS220 2.2L Diesel · WM08 PYA
2008 Lexus IS220 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 170,694 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS220
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WM08 PYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2025
- 170,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM08 PYA MOT History
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 (WM08 PYA) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Handle missing. (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
WM08 PYA Mileage History
- 09/01/2023158,812 mi
- 09/01/2023158,812 mi
- 01/02/2024169,009 mi+10,197 mi
- 19/02/2024169,305 mi+296 mi
- 23/01/2025170,694 mi+1,389 mi
Average of roughly 5,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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