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L30 SLX

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,505 mi
Last recorded77,505 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 SLX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 77,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 77,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,089 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 66,085 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split around the circumference (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure wing(no bolts) and damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp mounts twisted(damaged wing) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

all door handles missing,but doors can be readily opened

bonnet stay missing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,673 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,416 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,475 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,621 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

both number plate lights are dim

Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 16,239 miles

airbag light on

both front tyres slightly perished on walls

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,171 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 13,171 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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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L30 SLX is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L30 SLX, 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 L30 SLX registered?

L30 SLX is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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