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LR59 HLE

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,740 mi
Last recorded126,740 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 HLE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 126,740 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 117,929 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 111,392 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 111,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 105,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,904 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 78,902 miles

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 58,367 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,464 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,197 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 31,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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LR59 HLE is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,036 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 LR59 HLE, 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 17 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR59 HLE registered?

LR59 HLE is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is LR59 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 HLE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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