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GIG 1898

2015 Lexus Is

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,471 mi
Last recorded83,471 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Lexus Is55,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 1898
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 83,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 75,879 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 75,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 67,407 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 67,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 62,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 57,668 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 57,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 52,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 44,461 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 44,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 31,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 20,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 20,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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GIG 1898 is a 2015 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 55,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 11 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GIG 1898 registered?

GIG 1898 is a 2015 Lexus Is, first registered on 26 May 2015.

Is GIG 1898 safe to buy?

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