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SL66 XLJ

2016 Lexus Is

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,992 mi
Last recorded71,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 XLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 71,992 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 14 Jan 2025 60,544 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear heavily corroded - inner faces badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 47,349 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 47,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,580 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 25,240 miles

emissions not tested as vehicle is of hybrid design

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres wearing low and on edges

slight pitting at rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2020 16,113 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 14,075 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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SL66 XLJ is a 2016 Lexus Is in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL66 XLJ registered?

SL66 XLJ is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 23 December 2016.

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