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DG51 HYR

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,781 mi
Last recorded112,781 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 HYR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 112,781 miles

corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

Fail 1 Nov 2019 112,781 miles

Steering locking device ineffective offside steering tie rod nut (2.1.3 (d))

corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 110,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,073 miles

ALL FOUR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE CORRODED BUT NOT HOLES

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 109,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ALL FOUR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE CORRODED BUT NOT HOLES

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 109,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2014 109,058 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 106,148 miles

b.plate

steering and susp slight // tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Nov 2012 106,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

b.plate

steering and susp slight // tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2011 98,327 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 98,324 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 90,241 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 90,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,672 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,672 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 71,426 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,576 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,030 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 HYR is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HYR, 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 HYR registered?

DG51 HYR is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is DG51 HYR safe to buy?

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