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RO56 NKP

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,069 mi
Last recorded196,069 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 NKP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 196,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 179,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre damage

Offside Front tyre damage

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake fluid level low

engine managment light on

inspection covers fitted

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2016 179,417 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre damage

Offside Front tyre damage

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake fluid level low

engine managment light on

inspection covers fitted

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 163,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake fluid level low

engine management warning light on at time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2015 163,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake fluid level low

engine management warning light on at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2014 147,505 miles

E.M.L light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread on (3mm)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre middle tread on (2mm)

traction controll light on

Pass 19 Aug 2013 128,172 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 115,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 102,468 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 102,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,951 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes slightly out of balance

front no; plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,528 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
Full Lexus IS220 reliability report

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RO56 NKP is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 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 RO56 NKP, 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 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO56 NKP registered?

RO56 NKP is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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