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GJ51 FNC

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,829 mi
Last recorded96,829 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FNC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,829 miles

Front registration plate loose

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot deterorated

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2016 95,156 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 95,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 92,609 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake grabbing/slighty binding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,248 miles

both rear tyres worn very near legal limit - suggest replace

offside front brake slight bind

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front wheel has slight binding.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,312 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 80,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 30 Mar 2010 76,384 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,386 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 71,386 miles

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

front suspension bushes worn

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,901 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,133 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 65,107 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 61,096 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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GJ51 FNC is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ51 FNC, 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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GJ51 FNC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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