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GY51 YVW

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,136 mi
Last recorded100,136 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 100,136 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 100,136 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 96,471 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of front steering/suspension components & front to rear brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,342 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,424 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 56,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,735 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,361 miles

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

Offside 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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GY51 YVW is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY51 YVW, 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 GY51 YVW registered?

GY51 YVW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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