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L200 DDB

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,357 mi
Last recorded135,357 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 DDB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 135,357 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 135,047 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 135,046 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 135,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged OSF abs sensor cable insecure (3.4.3)

Ball joint has excessive play NSF (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Section broken (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high NSF (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front (8.2.3)

coil spring broken NSF (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release NSR (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other OSR Inner sidewall damage (4.1.D.3) DANGEROUS

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF (2.2.C.1c)

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

NSR brake backplate is broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 133,587 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 129,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 123,793 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 123,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 111,208 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 101,462 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 87,968 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 87,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bind from n/s/front wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,767 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 73,767 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 61,618 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,257 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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L200 DDB is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L200 DDB, 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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L200 DDB is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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