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R21 RMY

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,068 mi
Last recorded72,068 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 RMY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 72,068 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 66,102 miles

very dry on under body

Pass 14 Nov 2023 65,142 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 63,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,393 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,489 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 51,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,144 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 42,885 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight nick

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,986 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,277 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 28,312 miles

All tyres perishing.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 23,173 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 17,326 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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R21 RMY is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,036 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 R21 RMY, 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 17 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R21 RMY registered?

R21 RMY is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is R21 RMY safe to buy?

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