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RK57 TBV

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,895 mi
Last recorded132,895 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 TBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 132,895 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 124,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre heavy edge wear (bald)

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner wheel slight corrosion both sides

battery loose in fixing but secure

Fail 19 May 2018 124,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre heavy edge wear (bald)

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner wheel slight corrosion both sides

battery loose in fixing but secure

Pass 2 May 2017 107,831 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 107,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,870 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 98,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage SIDE REPEATOR PROJECTING SHARP EDGE (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 89,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 84,303 miles

front registration plate damaged

front service brake imbalance

nearside rear reflector damaged

Fail 9 May 2014 84,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front registration plate damaged

front service brake imbalance

nearside rear reflector damaged

Pass 4 May 2013 77,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 69,761 miles

Emissions no reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2012 69,761 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Emissions no reading

Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,639 miles

Nearside Front 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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RK57 TBV is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK57 TBV, 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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What year was RK57 TBV registered?

RK57 TBV is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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