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L333 XSS

2001 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,001 mi
Last recorded97,001 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 XSS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,001 miles

ball joints slight play-link boots slightly deteriated-steering arms slight play-rear tyres low-n/s/f/ mirror cracked slightly-

Fail 6 Aug 2013 97,001 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

ball joints slight play-link boots slightly deteriated-steering arms slight play-rear tyres low-n/s/f/ mirror cracked slightly-

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,970 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 86,967 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,731 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes co0vered

child seat fitted at rear

exhaust starting to corrode

load in boot

nsf wing mirror cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2011 76,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes co0vered

child seat fitted at rear

exhaust starting to corrode

load in boot

nsf wing mirror cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,210 miles

battery insecure

both rear indicators discolouring

engine management light on

handbrake light on

nearside wing mirror and casing cracked

offside front seatbelt frayed slightly

offside front shocker damp but no leaks visible

Fail 31 Jul 2010 62,208 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

battery insecure

both rear indicators discolouring

engine management light on

handbrake light on

nearside wing mirror and casing cracked

offside front shocker damp but no leaks visible

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front mirror slightly deterioated

nearside rear indicator slightly discolouring

offside front shocker slightly damp and weeping

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,866 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 42,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,062 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

handbrake travel

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

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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L333 XSS is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 L333 XSS, 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 L333 XSS registered?

L333 XSS is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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