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SJ16 ZPE

2016 Lexus Is

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,245 mi
Last recorded74,245 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 ZPE
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 74,245 miles

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

Offside Rear heat shield missing

Fail 8 Aug 2025 74,245 miles

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

Offside Rear heat shield missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,011 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 46,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 35,187 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 32,131 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,352 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 27,541 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 27,541 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,281 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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SJ16 ZPE is a 2016 Lexus Is in Silver with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 49,926 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ16 ZPE registered?

SJ16 ZPE is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is SJ16 ZPE safe to buy?

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