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NU06 MVP

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,153 mi
Last recorded165,153 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 MVP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 165,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 151,104 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 141,744 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 140,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 123,717 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 109,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 109,745 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 109,450 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 16 May 2018 107,959 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management warning lamp on (will be a failure item from the 20th of May)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 97,565 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven (offside low)

Fail 12 May 2017 97,505 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt fitted incorrectly and obstructed my seat (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake application slightly uneven (offside low)

Pass 10 May 2016 85,342 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 86,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,975 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 70,439 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,737 miles

accident damage to front

Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,255 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 52,255 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,624 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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NU06 MVP is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 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 NU06 MVP, 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 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NU06 MVP is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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