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RY55 HVT

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,401 mi
Last recorded156,401 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 HVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 156,401 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 152,326 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 147,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 141,322 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 141,322 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 134,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 128,556 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 125,066 miles

Emissions not detected by smoke machine

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 121,043 miles

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge

off side rear tyre slight cracking & worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 114,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,861 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 106,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 99,074 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 98,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,851 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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RY55 HVT is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RY55 HVT, 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 RY55 HVT registered?

RY55 HVT is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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