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RV06 BYJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,592 mi
Last recorded164,592 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 BYJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 164,592 miles

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

Nearside Front damage to wheel

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

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 164,592 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front damage to wheel

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

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 152,450 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 152,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 138,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight damage on the side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2013 128,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage on the nearside front tyre wall

Fail 20 Aug 2013 128,045 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight damage on the nearside front tyre wall

Pass 29 May 2012 101,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog light insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 84,882 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,968 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted preventing full inspection

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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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RV06 BYJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV06 BYJ, 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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RV06 BYJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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