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GV51 HRK

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,830 mi
Last recorded116,830 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HRK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2020 116,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty and oil leak starting to form (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2019 111,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and offside front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly cracking in various places (6.1.2 (a))

nearside outer sill becoming weak at rear

Fail 3 May 2019 111,840 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and offside front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly cracking in various places (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel

nearside front brake pads starting to become low

nearside outer sill becoming weak at rear

Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,721 miles

both outer sills becoming corroded

exhaust front flange becoming deteriorated

front brake pads about 2/3rds worn

headlamp glasses becoming deteriorated

under shields and covers preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2018 106,204 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both front side lights very dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both outer sills becoming corroded

brake fluid level between min and max

front brake pads about 2/3rds worn

front exhaust flange in poor condition ,has a slight blow and one bolt missing

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

under shields and trims preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2017 98,366 miles

exhaust system becoming deteriorated and bolt missing from front flange

offside rear disc corroded on inside surface

offside rear sill becoming corroded

under shields preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2017 98,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front is worn but has cords visable in small hole in tred (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system becoming deteriorated and bolt missing from front flange

offside rear disc corroded on inside surface

offside rear sill becoming corroded

under shields preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

front section of exhaust becoming poor

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2015 85,936 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads look over half worn

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,825 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres low on inner edges

nearside and offside outer sills feel weak at rear

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,825 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres low on inner edges

nearside and offside outer sills feel weak at rear

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,098 miles

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2013 72,098 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,809 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,195 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing/low on inner edges

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Mar 2011 60,194 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing/low on inner edges

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,228 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underbody covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2009 46,227 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

underbody covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,103 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,710 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing & both front tyre inner edges starting to wear

very slight dampness around nearside rear shock

Fail 22 Mar 2007 33,707 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyre inner edges starting to wear

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 25 Mar 2006 27,037 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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GV51 HRK is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GV51 HRK, 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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GV51 HRK is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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