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GN57 VJL

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,824 mi
Last recorded150,824 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 VJL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 150,824 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 150,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 136,875 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 136,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 133,821 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 133,821 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 127,283 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2019 127,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2018 125,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,814 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2017 121,814 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2016 118,081 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2016 118,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,345 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 114,345 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 98,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 79,997 miles

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)

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly lipped

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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GN57 VJL is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GN57 VJL, 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 GN57 VJL registered?

GN57 VJL is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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