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EY51 NVW

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,340 mi
Last recorded99,340 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 NVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 99,340 miles

Aux belts cracking

Dip beam light have a blue tinge

Front tracking recomended

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 99,337 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Aux belts cracking

Dip beam light have a blue tinge

Front tracking recomended

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers deteriated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,729 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 77,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

nsf tyre worn on inside

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,907 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,311 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 63,305 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,191 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f brake binding sligtly

Fail 28 Mar 2008 46,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,243 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 30,391 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 30,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EY51 NVW is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EY51 NVW, 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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EY51 NVW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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