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RK09 TVL

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

253,136 mi
Last recorded253,136 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 TVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 253,136 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 253,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 230,279 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 211,204 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 194,164 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 179,079 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2014 163,108 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 141,006 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 115,420 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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RK09 TVL is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RK09 TVL, 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 RK09 TVL registered?

RK09 TVL is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is RK09 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 TVL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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