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DE51 SXY

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 SXY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 81,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2014 81,008 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 66,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2013 66,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,337 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

rear discs corroded on inner faces

rear pads low/squeaking

rear tyres near wear indicators

Fail 11 Jul 2012 60,337 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet stay clip broken

rear discs corroded on inner faces

rear pads low/squeaking

rear tyres near wear indicators

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,052 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders (215/45zr17--87w)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,342 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders 215/45ZR17-84T

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,158 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 46,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,418 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,897 miles

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,422 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 32,481 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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DE51 SXY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE51 SXY, 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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What year was DE51 SXY registered?

DE51 SXY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is DE51 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 SXY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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