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FN51 TVK

2001 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,074 mi
Last recorded130,074 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 TVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,074 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front fog light not working

Park brake application uneven

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 130,068 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front fog light not working

Park brake application uneven

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 121,453 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 110,711 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 110,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 108,256 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear nearside and offside brake discs worn

Fail 4 Mar 2011 108,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear nearside and offside brake discs worn

Pass 20 May 2010 175,149 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 175,149 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 154,825 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 138,950 miles

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

steering rack bushes worn slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2007 118,392 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 101,568 miles

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)

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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FN51 TVK is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN51 TVK, 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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FN51 TVK is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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