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Y746 ERB

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,581 mi
Last recorded142,581 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY746 ERB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 142,581 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 142,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 131,794 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2015 131,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 123,671 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 123,501 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 112,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 102,778 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 102,708 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 93,478 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 84,547 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,291 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 70,291 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 63,382 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,021 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 51,027 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 51,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y746 ERB is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y746 ERB, 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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Y746 ERB is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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