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EU51 ELO

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,966 mi
Last recorded129,966 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 ELO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 129,966 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 129,861 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 123,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 118,837 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 118,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 111,502 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2010 101,866 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,258 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,987 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,153 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,117 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 60,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ELO is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU51 ELO, 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 EU51 ELO registered?

EU51 ELO is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is EU51 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 ELO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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