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EF51 MRV

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,374 mi
Last recorded114,374 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 MRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 105,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,293 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,492 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,945 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,187 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 73,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,837 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 52,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,340 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,081 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 37,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EF51 MRV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF51 MRV, 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 EF51 MRV registered?

EF51 MRV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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