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NU06 MUE

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

252,113 mi
Last recorded252,113 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 MUE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 252,113 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 241,761 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 228,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 212,150 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 193,459 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 176,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 159,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 143,878 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 126,629 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 115,745 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 96,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 96,919 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,832 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 82,002 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,292 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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NU06 MUE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 95,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU06 MUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU06 MUE registered?

NU06 MUE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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