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L40 CAU

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

224,330 mi
Last recorded224,330 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 CAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 224,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 216,260 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 216,094 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 20 Mar 2020 207,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 198,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 190,205 miles

Both front side lights very dim

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front brake starting to bind

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 190,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall repair (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front side lights very dim

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front brake starting to bind

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 181,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 174,277 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 174,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 166,838 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Small crack in screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Apr 2014 160,703 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 154,923 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 51,476 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres are worn on inside edges.(tracking?)

windscreen has 2 small chips.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 144,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 144,668 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 132,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 118,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 101,101 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 85,467 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 70,480 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 53,579 miles

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

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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L40 CAU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L40 CAU, 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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L40 CAU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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