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RK59 OBP

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,917 mi
Last recorded153,917 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 OBP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 153,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at front of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to tread wear indicators

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers not self parking

Fail 14 Nov 2023 153,884 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded at end beside flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded at end beside flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at front of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to tread wear indicators

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers not self parking

Pass 17 Nov 2022 141,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 141,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet second catch inoperative

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 125,544 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 125,544 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 125,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,721 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,787 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,892 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,274 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 48,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,072 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 31,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RK59 OBP is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK59 OBP, 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 RK59 OBP registered?

RK59 OBP is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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