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MK18 NVS

2018 Lexus Is

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

231,267 mi
Last recorded231,267 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Lexus Is42,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 NVS
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 231,267 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 170,003 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 150,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 121,685 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 110,344 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 109,869 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective can not be opened (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge due to the wear of the tyre 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & slightly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge in poor condition 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge in poor condition 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge in poor condition 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen wiper blade slightly worn both

Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,764 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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MK18 NVS is a 2018 Lexus Is in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 42,450 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 8 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK18 NVS registered?

MK18 NVS is a 2018 Lexus Is, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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