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CU51 TKK

2001 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,843 mi
Last recorded154,843 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 TKK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 154,843 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 154,759 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 153,234 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 127,970 miles

engine mil light on

Fail 19 Feb 2015 127,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine mil light on

Pass 22 Feb 2014 113,646 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 102,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 95,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front brakes slightly binding

Fail 25 Feb 2012 95,371 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,947 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,515 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 76,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 66,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 66,994 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,074 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,405 miles

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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CU51 TKK is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CU51 TKK, 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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CU51 TKK is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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