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Y83 MEN

2001 Lexus IS200 Sport

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,904 mi
Last recorded48,904 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport83,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 MEN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,904 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 48,777 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,945 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 40,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,315 miles

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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Y83 MEN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y83 MEN, 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 Y83 MEN registered?

Y83 MEN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y83 MEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y83 MEN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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