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GU51 MUE

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,494 mi
Last recorded171,494 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 MUE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 171,494 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 163,268 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 163,268 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 155,946 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 147,291 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s door mirror slightly loose

n/s/f seat belt webbing worn / frayed

n/s/f sidelight is very dim

o/s/f seat belt webbing worn / frayed

rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 20 Mar 2012 147,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

chip in windscreen

n/s door mirror slightly loose

n/s/f seat belt webbing worn / frayed

n/s/f sidelight is very dim

o/s/f seat belt webbing worn / frayed

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 19 Jan 2011 131,638 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 131,536 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 111,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 103,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 84,549 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 64,755 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GU51 MUE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 GU51 MUE, 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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What year was GU51 MUE registered?

GU51 MUE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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