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FIG 9968

2001 Lexus IS200 Sport

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,246 mi
Last recorded141,246 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport83,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 9968
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 141,246 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 140,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2024 132,468 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 132,422 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 126,209 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 122,104 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2021 122,062 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2019 115,819 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 110,688 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 110,659 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 110,621 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,622 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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FIG 9968 is a 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,505 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FIG 9968, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FIG 9968?

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What year was FIG 9968 registered?

FIG 9968 is a 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is FIG 9968 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 9968 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 9968 have outstanding finance?

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