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YB06 NVU

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,564 mi
Last recorded186,564 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 NVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 186,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 176,108 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 168,525 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 168,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2016 156,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 156,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 142,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 131,034 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 131,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front airbag switched off

Pass 12 Jul 2013 108,905 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 108,905 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,687 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,062 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 71,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 55,676 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,676 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,932 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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YB06 NVU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB06 NVU, 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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YB06 NVU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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