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RJ09 TJY

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,683 mi
Last recorded132,683 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 TJY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 132,683 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,858 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 116,858 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 102,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 77,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,960 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 64,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing 205/55R16

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

Offside Front Tyre perishing 205/55R16

Offside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge 205/55R16

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 61,603 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 61,603 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,958 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,919 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 50,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,675 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,992 miles

Undershields covering brake/fuel lines.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,111 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)

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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RJ09 TJY is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RJ09 TJY, 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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RJ09 TJY is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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