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NC56 KGE

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,381 mi
Last recorded106,381 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 KGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 106,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 96,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,861 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,295 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside rear tyre tread cracking,no cords showing at time of test

offside rear tyre tread cracking ,no cords showing at time of test

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 77,356 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2013 62,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,189 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor distortion to offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (under-inflated)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 55,189 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor distortion to offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (under-inflated)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,617 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,251 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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NC56 KGE is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 90,183 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 NC56 KGE, 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 19 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NC56 KGE is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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