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GJ51 TCU

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,741 mi
Last recorded89,741 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 TCU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 89,741 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 89,741 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 86,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 82,762 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,741 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 80,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,008 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,434 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 45,604 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,708 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 38,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 May 2007
Pass 15 May 2006 23,492 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edge

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 TCU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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