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HJ51 VUM

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,799 mi
Last recorded119,799 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VUM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 119,799 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 104,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 95,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlight Lens faded. Does not effect beam pattern

Oil Leak

Fail 22 Aug 2015 95,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlight Lens faded. Does not effect beam pattern

Oil Leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,813 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

osr tyre splitting between tread

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,902 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,575 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,365 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 55,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,455 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 48,455 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,792 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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HJ51 VUM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ51 VUM, 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 HJ51 VUM registered?

HJ51 VUM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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