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BN51 WLW

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,248 mi
Last recorded122,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 WLW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 122,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,106 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 121,100 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake caliper securing device missing pins missing both sides (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 118,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 118,559 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 114,749 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2014 107,932 miles

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

Slight movment in steering mtg.bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2014 107,932 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight movment in steering mtg.bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 98,846 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 98,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 93,938 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 93,781 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,893 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 84,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 76,447 miles

slight cut in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 60,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,302 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,680 miles

front number plate damaged [still legible]

offside and nearside wiper blades split [still effective]

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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BN51 WLW is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 92,136 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN51 WLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN51 WLW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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