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L18 KXV

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,004 mi
Last recorded83,004 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 KXV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 83,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 78,334 miles

under tray fitted at time of the test

Pass 4 Aug 2018 66,801 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,610 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,705 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,097 miles

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

rear hubs leaking ??

Fail 21 Oct 2015 56,097 miles

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear hubs leaking ??

Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,145 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 52,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,491 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front wipers leaving slight smear

Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,006 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 27,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,086 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 23,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,138 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,233 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)

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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L18 KXV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L18 KXV, 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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What year was L18 KXV registered?

L18 KXV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is L18 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 KXV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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