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NC55 VHP

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,772 mi
Last recorded72,772 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 VHP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,772 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 72,745 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired damage (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,784 miles

Bonnet secondary catch is not catching bonnet

Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure retaining pin coming out (3.5.1l)

Bonnet secondary catch is not catching bonnet

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,676 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,404 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,672 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,411 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 35,791 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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NC55 VHP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC55 VHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NC55 VHP registered?

NC55 VHP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is NC55 VHP safe to buy?

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