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HJ51 VVA

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,710 mi
Last recorded130,710 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VVA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 130,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 126,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,905 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 105,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 105,083 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 96,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight lift in the lower joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,159 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 92,159 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,205 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 77,052 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper bade rubber slight worn

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,052 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper bade rubber slight worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,703 miles

front brake pad linning approx 80% worn low.

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & tread edges wearing.

offside rear tyre on wearing inner tread edges & wall cracking.

rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn low.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,688 miles

front pads adround 60% to 70% worn and front discs slighty liped and rusty

nearside and offside rear tyers are worn flat on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2011 67,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

front pads adround 60% to 70% worn and front discs slighty liped and rusty

nearside and offside rear tyers are worn flat on inner edge

offside front tyer worn flat on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,336 miles

Both front tyres show signs of wear on inner edges.Suspect alignment needs adjustment.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,781 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,621 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,904 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 VVA is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VVA, 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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HJ51 VVA is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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