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17%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]
Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder.
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Possibly bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure along inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
17%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]
Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides also rear pad retaining pins look to long but cannot come out so safe (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust system corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front exhaust system corroded
Both rear brake back plate corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on edges.
front brake discs worn and pitted.
n/s/r tyre on legal limit
front discs corroded + lipped
front pads wearing thin
front tyres worn close to legal limit
o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boot torn + leaking grease
wipers smearing
How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?
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SV55 HBL is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 2006 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV55 HBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SV55 HBL is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 January 2006.
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