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SL56 GTY

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

212,691 mi
Last recorded212,691 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 GTY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 212,691 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 212,691 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 206,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 194,372 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 177,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 163,743 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 151,493 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 144,704 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 137,507 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 128,736 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 119,753 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 119,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 112,101 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 112,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 104,113 miles

Front pads wearing low

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,850 miles

brake fluid level slihgtly low

front brake discs worn

front brake pads approx 60% worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,720 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,456 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,827 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust

surface corrosion on fuel tank

both rear tyres at 2mm

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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SL56 GTY is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SL56 GTY, 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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SL56 GTY is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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