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PIL 299

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,684 mi
Last recorded141,684 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 299
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 141,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 141,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 137,658 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub frame mounts perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 134,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 132,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,378 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 130,378 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 126,948 miles

235 / 35 / 19 tyres fitted

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

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 123,409 miles

235 / 35 / 19 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 119,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 114,837 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls not deep enough to reach cords or canvas

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2013 109,813 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls not deep enough to reach cords or canvas

engine idle speed to high 1100rpm ???

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,920 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 98,922 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,930 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,075 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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PIL 299 is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PIL 299, 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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PIL 299 is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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