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KV51 SLU

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,149 mi
Last recorded168,149 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 SLU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 168,149 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2022 168,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2021 147,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 117,955 miles

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

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

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 113,928 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear chassis slightly corroded

under seal applied

Fail 24 Jul 2017 109,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear chassis slightly corroded

under seal applied

Pass 26 Jul 2016 105,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 105,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr wheel grab

Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 90,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body rust

Fail 20 Jul 2013 90,343 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body rust

Pass 14 May 2012 82,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 74,026 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 20 Mar 2010 62,997 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,928 miles

N/S/F/ TYRE HAS SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Pass 22 Sep 2007 37,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 34,616 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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KV51 SLU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KV51 SLU, 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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KV51 SLU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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