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DG51 NRE

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,026 mi
Last recorded136,026 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 NRE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 136,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 118,747 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 118,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 104,840 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,840 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,992 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 77,282 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre run flat

Fail 8 May 2012 76,868 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

##strong advise## nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 71,492 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 140,569 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 140,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 140,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 136,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 131,273 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 131,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 124,695 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 114,651 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 NRE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 NRE, 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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DG51 NRE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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