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HJ51 VVT

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,427 mi
Last recorded161,427 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 161,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 160,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 159,132 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 157,468 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 155,581 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 155,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 150,212 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 150,212 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 135,758 miles

Both sidelights dim -

Off-side rear sill corrosion - next years mot fail?

Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,192 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 109,192 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 93,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,443 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,292 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 68,282 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 61,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,702 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 52,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 45,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 33,797 miles

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

bonnet stay clip broken

slight oil leak from rear of gearbox

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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HJ51 VVT is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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