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GP16 PLJ

2016 Lexus Is

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,074 mi
Last recorded84,074 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 PLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 84,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 81,069 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,030 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 71,148 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 71,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,670 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 53,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder heavily worn also cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder heavily worn also cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 48,382 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,143 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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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GP16 PLJ is a 2016 Lexus Is in Blue with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 49,926 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 10 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP16 PLJ registered?

GP16 PLJ is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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