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GJ57 SXL

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,290 mi
Last recorded161,290 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 SXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 161,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nsr and osr ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 150,533 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

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

front tyres worn slightly on outer edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 134,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,613 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 105,605 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 105,605 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 88,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,587 miles

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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GJ57 SXL is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 90,183 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 GJ57 SXL, 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 19 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ57 SXL registered?

GJ57 SXL is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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