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GF59 RBO

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,769 mi
Last recorded132,769 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 RBO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,769 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 130,097 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 125,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 125,745 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,693 miles

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pads appear worn very close to limit

Fail 29 Nov 2017 116,693 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of oil (7.4.B.1)

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pads appear worn very close to limit

Pass 30 Nov 2016 111,356 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread area

engine tick over above normal

Fail 24 Nov 2016 111,306 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking in tread area

engine tick over above normal

Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,934 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,459 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 87,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GF59 RBO is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,036 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF59 RBO, 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 17 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF59 RBO registered?

GF59 RBO is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is GF59 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 RBO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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