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RF56 MVR

2007 Lexus IS220

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,216 mi
Last recorded213,216 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 MVR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 213,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 182,686 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 182,629 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 148,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 137,941 miles

engine management light on

rear no plate faded

stone chips in screen

traction control light on

Fail 23 Feb 2018 137,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

rear no plate faded

stone chips in screen

traction control light on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,051 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 129,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 116,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tyres wearing inner edge may require wheel alignment

Pass 19 Jan 2015 108,286 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 101,782 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 70,266 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,176 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,852 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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RF56 MVR is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 90,183 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 RF56 MVR, 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 19 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF56 MVR is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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