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ML51 VJV

2001 Lexus IS200 S

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,596 mi
Last recorded51,596 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS200 S82,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 VJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,596 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 51,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s rear shock absorber damp

Fail 5 Jun 2006 39,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,628 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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ML51 VJV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 S in Grey 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 82,168 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML51 VJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was ML51 VJV registered?

ML51 VJV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is ML51 VJV safe to buy?

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