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P40 TAL

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,275 mi
Last recorded207,275 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 TAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 207,275 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR SUSP[ENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND DETERIATED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 207,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTSA CORRODED AND DETERIATED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 202,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 193,559 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 5 Jan 2016 167,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 147,183 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 147,180 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 141,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 132,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the nsf wiper blade is faulty on one end

Fail 14 Sep 2013 132,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front headlaps are covered in plastic trim tool needed to remove trim before headlamps can be adjusted

the nsf wiper blade is faulty on one end

Pass 13 Sep 2012 120,260 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,996 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 76,801 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,995 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,995 miles

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

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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P40 TAL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P40 TAL, 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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P40 TAL is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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