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ML51 VJN

2001 Lexus IS200 Sport

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,997 mi
Last recorded100,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport83,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 VJN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 100,997 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges †

slight play in steerin g rack bushes

Fail 5 Jan 2007 100,997 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges †

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight play in steerin g rack bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2006 100,614 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 100,615 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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ML51 VJN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,505 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML51 VJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML51 VJN registered?

ML51 VJN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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