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SH56 HNC

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,878 mi
Last recorded124,878 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 HNC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 124,878 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 116,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 116,596 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected brake master cyinder (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,996 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 107,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,080 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 100,080 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dip (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,589 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut to side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Offside front tyre has a cut to side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Offside rear tyre has a cut to side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,435 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,034 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 74,034 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,235 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,969 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,626 miles

car is overdue service

indicator lens insecure within headlamp

Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,415 miles

monitor tyre wear at edges of tread

offside rear reflector damaged.

slight cut to sidewall of offside front tyre.

slight smear at front wipers

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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SH56 HNC is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH56 HNC, 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 SH56 HNC registered?

SH56 HNC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is SH56 HNC safe to buy?

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