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P222 LEX

2011 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,085 mi
Last recorded46,085 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS22082,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 46,085 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 45,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 45,104 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 44,155 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 43,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 42,055 miles

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

engine tick over high

Pass 13 Jan 2021 40,932 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

engine idle speed high

Pass 9 Jan 2020 40,054 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2019 37,575 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2018 35,017 miles

As of 18 January 2018 there's an outstanding manufacturer's safety recall on LEXUS IS220 P222LEX.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,519 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 19,589 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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P222 LEX is a 2011 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 82,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P222 LEX, 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 15 years old, this Lexus IS220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P222 LEX registered?

P222 LEX is a 2011 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 February 2011.

Is P222 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P222 LEX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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