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GY51 KPU

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,397 mi
Last recorded74,397 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 KPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,397 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 74,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly perished on edges

Offside Front Tyre perished on edges

Fail 11 Jan 2016 69,613 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly perished on edges

Offside Front Tyre perished on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 65,510 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 62,838 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,838 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 60,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,377 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,722 miles

rear discs are scored.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 52,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear discs are scored.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,411 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,948 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 44,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,301 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,331 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,148 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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GY51 KPU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY51 KPU, 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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GY51 KPU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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