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Lexus IS220 - 2008

284.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS220, model year 2008. Sample size: 940 cars, 1,913 tests and 5,445 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 940 cars

The Lexus IS220 from 2008 has a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 285 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 16% better than the average of 337 defects per 100. Notably, this model shows significant strengths in the steering category, with only 5 defects per 100 compared to the average of 18, as well as fewer issues in the areas of wheels, body structure, equipment, and other defects. However, as mileage increases, the defect rate rises, particularly in the highest mileage bracket, where the IS220 has 403 defects per 100. Overall, the Lexus IS220 stands out for its reliability in steering and structural integrity compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 940 cars

More model years for Lexus IS220

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Other models from Lexus

Lexus CT Lexus ES Lexus GS Lexus GS300 Lexus GS450H Lexus IS Lexus IS200 Lexus IS220 Lexus IS250 Lexus IS300 Lexus LC Lexus LS Lexus LS400 Lexus LS430 Lexus LS600H Lexus NX Lexus NX 350H Lexus RX Lexus RX300 Lexus RX350 Lexus RX400H Lexus RX450H Lexus SC430 Lexus UX Lexus UX 300E

Categories

Brakes
▼ 6.6% worse
141.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 70.0% better
5.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 1.6% better
24.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 11.1% worse
102.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 23.9% better
236.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 38.0% better
31.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 53.5% better
4.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 46.1% better
22.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 481 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 759
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 406
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 341
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 241
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 239
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 228
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 225
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 220
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 188
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 147

Serious faults (Top 10)

Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 86
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 81
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 78
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 27