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L200 PAA

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,755 mi
Last recorded86,755 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,755 miles

Both front lower suspension arms, inner rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine management light on

Nearside outer body sill slightly damaged / distorted

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2017 86,658 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front lower suspension arms, inner rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine management light on

Nearside outer body sill slightly damaged / distorted

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,700 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 80,700 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,823 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear brakes and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,051 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,817 miles

Off side rear brake disc excessively corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 70,603 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Off side rear brake disc excessively corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,276 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on inside edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 62,146 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,146 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,606 miles

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

Off side rear disc corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,555 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 54,555 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,009 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 48,909 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,699 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 35,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,311 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 PAA is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PAA, 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 L200 PAA registered?

L200 PAA is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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