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SA56 EVW

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

276,505 mi
Last recorded276,505 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 EVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 276,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 275,552 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 257,931 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 234,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 234,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 209,711 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 186,145 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 161,478 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 161,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 139,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 118,356 miles

judder evident at front. brakes pass/advise

Pass 7 Oct 2010 92,742 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,359 miles

slight smear at wipers

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,359 miles

slight smear at wiper rubbers

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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SA56 EVW is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA56 EVW, 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 SA56 EVW registered?

SA56 EVW is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SA56 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA56 EVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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