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SN06 PVL

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,301 mi
Last recorded121,301 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 PVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 121,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective the last one at silencer broken/corroded. mount body. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and underbody with subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

the first 2 x heat shield insecure.

Fail 6 Apr 2023 121,242 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jack point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking at connection to brake hose. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Projected beam image just met.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective the last one at silencer broken/corroded. mount body. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and underbody with subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

the first 2 x heat shield insecure.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 118,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Sump corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2022 118,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at front brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor - marked with white chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sump corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 115,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 115,198 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle and various underside components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,898 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 111,894 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 107,940 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent the inspection of certain items

Pass 6 Mar 2018 101,382 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Front Engine Covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 96,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 89,209 miles

Front exhaust pipe corroded at support bracket

Offside Rear tyre bald on inside and outside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,892 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 80,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,307 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 73,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,685 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 65,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 59,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 54,471 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,022 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,832 miles

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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SN06 PVL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SN06 PVL, 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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SN06 PVL is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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