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T88 RNR

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,977 mi
Last recorded112,977 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 RNR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 112,977 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to condition of offside rear tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 104,517 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 89,582 miles

both headlamps misty

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 89,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,744 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

trigger point not met

Fail 27 Jul 2016 74,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

trigger point not met

Pass 27 Jun 2015 61,139 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,509 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,442 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,340 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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T88 RNR is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,036 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 T88 RNR, 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 17 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T88 RNR is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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