2016 Lexus IS 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · RK66 WVN
2016 Lexus IS (2.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 84,320 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RK66 WVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 84,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK66 WVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Lexus Is (RK66 WVN) between October 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RK66 WVN Mileage History
- 25/10/202440,169 mi
- 14/01/202548,419 mi+8,250 mi
- 24/12/202578,304 mi+29,885 mi
- 24/12/202578,304 mi
- 03/04/202684,320 mi+6,016 mi
Average of roughly 30,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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