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J80 PBW

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,984 mi
Last recorded70,984 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 PBW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 70,984 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,973 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2023 54,585 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 54,019 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 53,660 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,480 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2020 53,480 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,113 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,599 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 51,061 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 49,156 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,889 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly low on tread

Fail 26 Nov 2014 46,835 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly low on tread

Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly low on tread

offside rear tyre slightly low on centre tread

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,109 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,982 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,076 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 33,332 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,332 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,142 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,508 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,803 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 14,620 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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J80 PBW is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J80 PBW, 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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J80 PBW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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