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GV51 NPC

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,998 mi
Last recorded113,998 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 NPC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,998 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 113,929 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 103,123 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspect exhaust blow

Fail 24 Jul 2020 98,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner brake disc face corroded

Rear suspect exhaust blow

Pass 25 May 2019 94,124 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket damaged/corroded

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,679 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 85,679 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,080 miles

EML light on

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,052 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML light on

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,682 miles

EML light on

Fail 22 Apr 2016 78,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EML light on

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,558 miles

both front tyres slightly smooth on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,137 miles

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2014 71,101 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,283 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,715 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,024 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 53,016 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,571 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber has oil on it and is a borderline pass.

Offside front tyre,outer sidewall is cut.

Offside rear brake disc,inner surface is a bit corroded.

Offside rear service brake is slightly slower to come on than nearside.

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 42,271 miles

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

Offside front tyre,outer sidewall cut.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,271 miles

Offside front tyre,outer sidewall cut.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,941 miles

Front brake pads getting low 2-3mm material left

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,881 miles

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

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

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 NPC is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NPC, 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 NPC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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