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B8 RLN

2012 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

229,434 mi
Last recorded229,434 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS22073,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 RLN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 229,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 210,991 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 210,879 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 26 Sep 2023 182,783 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 145,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 119,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,900 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 97,900 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 84,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,568 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,473 miles

engine and under guards fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,452 miles

Engine covers fitted as standard

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Vehicle under body shields fitted as standard

Pass 31 Jan 2015 31,791 miles

Emissions not detected on smoke meter.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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B8 RLN is a 2012 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 RLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B8 RLN registered?

B8 RLN is a 2012 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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