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DY51 GKN

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,045 mi
Last recorded94,045 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 GKN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 94,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,616 miles

nearside rear light lense cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2012 88,616 miles

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

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,624 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 81,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

NOTE..n/s/r lens damaged [befor]..start of test

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,284 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 72,284 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

can't clearly see rear brake pads due to design of caliper

Pass 1 Nov 2008 56,389 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 56,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,002 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,291 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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DY51 GKN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY51 GKN, 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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DY51 GKN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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