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KG51 LBU

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,238 mi
Last recorded170,238 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 LBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 170,238 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front brake pipe corroded (inner wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil present (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (worn very low) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear brake pipe corroded (inner wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 164,221 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 154,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 146,026 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 139,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,061 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 133,061 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 126,063 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 112,736 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 102,828 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 98,674 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 98,674 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 91,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 82,490 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,512 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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KG51 LBU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 KG51 LBU, 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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KG51 LBU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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