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EY51 SNZ

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,515 mi
Last recorded168,515 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 SNZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 168,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shocker leaking slightly (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 155,672 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 155,667 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 143,427 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 143,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 129,934 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 129,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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)

NSF tyre inner shoulder.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 120,409 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 120,409 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2010 112,582 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

o/s/f and n/s/f,rear track contol arms,rear mounting bushes becoming worn

o/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

rear brake application uneven

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 12 Dec 2010 12,582 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake fluid level low

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

o/s/f and n/s/f,rear track contol arms,rear mounting bushes becoming worn

o/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

rear brake application uneven

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Jan 2010 97,778 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 97,778 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 85,307 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

undershield fitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 85,307 miles

undershield fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 74,997 miles

parking brake lever travel.

undershield fitted.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 74,997 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

parking brake lever travel.

undershield fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,790 miles

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

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

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)

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 SNZ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SNZ, 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 EY51 SNZ registered?

EY51 SNZ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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