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LB51 BUA

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,818 mi
Last recorded150,818 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 BUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 150,818 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 150,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 145,091 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 136,981 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 122,991 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 105,775 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 89,861 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,756 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 59,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 43,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 31,085 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 27,846 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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LB51 BUA 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 91.7%.

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 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 LB51 BUA, 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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LB51 BUA is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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