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EU51 EKA

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,053 mi
Last recorded147,053 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 EKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 147,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 132,532 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 132,514 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Boot full unable to complete inspection.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 117,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,948 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 84,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,546 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 61,541 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,904 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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EU51 EKA is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EU51 EKA, 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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EU51 EKA is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is EU51 EKA safe to buy?

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