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L200 SMS

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

103,024 mi
Last recorded103,024 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 103,015 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close/on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 92,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 92,652 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 92,637 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 92,622 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 92,601 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 92,499 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,235 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 83,982 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 83,315 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 79,047 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,047 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 77,816 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 74,726 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 71,860 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 67,624 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 61,770 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 61,770 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 57,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 53,575 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 SMS is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 SMS, 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 SMS registered?

L200 SMS is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is L200 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L200 SMS shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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