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LB51 SZP

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,983 mi
Last recorded56,983 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 SZP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,983 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,991 miles

rear brake discs marked and corroded

rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,757 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear worn on inner edge of stepped tread

Fail 11 Nov 2014 39,066 miles

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

offside rear shock leaking looks damp

rear pads look low

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 39,066 miles

offside rear shock leaking looks damp

rear pads look low

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear and near side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2011 32,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,728 miles

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

play in steering rack mounts

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,832 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,803 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,917 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 13,363 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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LB51 SZP is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LB51 SZP, 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 LB51 SZP registered?

LB51 SZP is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LB51 SZP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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