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KA57 TZG

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,831 mi
Last recorded149,831 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 TZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 149,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 149,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 147,649 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 147,647 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 147,260 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 138,818 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 136,073 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,690 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 131,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,077 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 119,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 119,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 109,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,959 miles

n/s front and o/s rear tyres low tread

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,804 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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KA57 TZG is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 87,155 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 KA57 TZG, 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 18 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KA57 TZG registered?

KA57 TZG is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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The MOT history for KA57 TZG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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