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GY07 VLN

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,000 mi
Last recorded159,000 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 VLN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 159,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 150,249 miles

Offside Rear hanbrake effort poor

Pass 15 May 2015 142,302 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 142,266 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly

cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

n/s/r tyre valve starting to perish

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2014 134,909 miles

both rear tyre valve stems starting to perish

emissions not registering on smoke meter

slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight imbalance on front brakes

vehicle difficult to inspect underneath due to plastic covers

Pass 20 May 2013 128,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsf and Osf tyres wearing thin on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 128,096 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 128,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 99,859 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,757 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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GY07 VLN is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY07 VLN, 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 GY07 VLN registered?

GY07 VLN is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 10 July 2007.

Is GY07 VLN safe to buy?

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