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L333 XVS

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,420 mi
Last recorded125,420 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 XVS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 125,420 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension components

corrosion to underbody

Pass 7 Oct 2015 118,839 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 115,028 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,703 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 110,703 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 102,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper blade spilt but still clears

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,763 miles

screw in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,206 miles

power steering pressure pipe corroded and damp.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 92,711 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,519 miles

small chip in nearside windscreen.

Pass 9 May 2007 79,590 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 74,240 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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L333 XVS is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L333 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

L333 XVS is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is L333 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L333 XVS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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