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RA66 BYW

2017 Lexus Is

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,042 mi
Last recorded90,042 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Lexus Is44,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA66 BYW
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 90,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,243 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 81,243 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low on n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

n/s handbrake lazy / has reduced effort

o/s/r footbake lazy / has reduced effort

Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 56,758 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,435 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 35,579 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 35,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 26,140 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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RA66 BYW is a 2017 Lexus Is in Silver with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 44,058 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA66 BYW registered?

RA66 BYW is a 2017 Lexus Is, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is RA66 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA66 BYW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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