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RY56 RVJ

2006 Lexus Gs

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,675 mi
Last recorded155,675 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Gs85,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY56 RVJ
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 155,675 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 155,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 152,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 146,546 miles

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both front tyres on limit

rear discs poor / worn / rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2016 135,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,283 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 115,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,836 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 69,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,807 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 66,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,165 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 59,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,281 miles

handbrake travel would benefit from adjustment

nearside rear tyre in poor condition on inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,812 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,817 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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RY56 RVJ is a 2006 Lexus Gs in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 85,807 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY56 RVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY56 RVJ registered?

RY56 RVJ is a 2006 Lexus Gs, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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