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FN51 YVT

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,885 mi
Last recorded133,885 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 133,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2018 127,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank damaged

prop shaft oil seal slightly leaking (front in to gearbox)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,833 miles

Oil leak nearside drive shaft oil seal ()

fuel tank damaged nearside

Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2016 112,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,312 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,825 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,726 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Sep 2012 90,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 90,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 85,175 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 81,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 69,523 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 62,291 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 55,887 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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FN51 YVT is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YVT, 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 YVT is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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