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WV56 RYC

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,012 mi
Last recorded144,012 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 RYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 144,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 141,616 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 129,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 13,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine injector blowing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no.plate deteriorated

n/s/r tyre beginning to wear on edges

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn thin

wiper marks in windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2013 111,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no.plate deteriorated

n/s/f tyre beginning to wear on edges

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn thin

wiper marks in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2012 96,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake Discs scored and pitted.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 76,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake Discs scored and pitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine manegment and slip indicator warning lights on.

Front Discs lipped and pitted.

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,936 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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WV56 RYC is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV56 RYC, 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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WV56 RYC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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