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LY16 NBE

2016 Lexus Is

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

272,652 mi
Last recorded272,652 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 NBE
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 272,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2025 264,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 256,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 237,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 217,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake reading low

Fail 29 May 2024 217,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake reading low

Pass 29 Nov 2023 201,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 201,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 May 2023 179,844 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 164,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 164,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 138,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 122,728 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 102,957 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 96,338 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,221 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 96,212 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,688 miles

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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LY16 NBE is a 2016 Lexus Is in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY16 NBE registered?

LY16 NBE is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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