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DG51 GZN

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

205,520 mi
Last recorded205,520 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GZN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 205,520 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 205,520 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 203,520 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 192,527 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 174,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 174,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 162,122 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 158,860 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 158,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 154,899 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 148,470 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 126,627 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 126,627 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 115,242 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Sep 2007 115,242 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2006 99,644 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 32,768 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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DG51 GZN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG51 GZN, 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 DG51 GZN registered?

DG51 GZN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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