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FN51 TVM

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,728 mi
Last recorded145,728 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 TVM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 145,728 miles

Rear brake discs badly corroded

slight damage to windscreen

suspension parts corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 144,927 miles

Rear brake discs badly corroded

slight damage to windscreen

suspension parts corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 141,956 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 137,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 131,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 31,207 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR MOST SLINCER BROKEN AWAY FROM WELD. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,086 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 14,283 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 104,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,297 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,190 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,401 miles

Fluctuation o/s/f brake

Front wipers smear

O/s/r lamp lense cracked

Rear No. plate discoloured

Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,401 miles

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

Fluctuation o/s/f brake

Front wipers smear

O/s/r lamp lense cracked

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

Rear No. plate discoloured

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,718 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,936 miles

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 TVM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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