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NU56 TYA

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

138,096 mi
Last recorded138,096 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 TYA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 138,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 134,562 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 134,562 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,839 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,921 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 116,476 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,816 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 104,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and o/s (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 94,783 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and o/s (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,434 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight deteriaton in n/s rear driveshaft boot

Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,815 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,009 miles

corrosion in n/s & 0/s rear brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,324 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,392 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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NU56 TYA is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU56 TYA, 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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What year was NU56 TYA registered?

NU56 TYA is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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