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Y871 GTU

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,166 mi
Last recorded74,166 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 GTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,166 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 74,161 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,930 miles

vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 11 Aug 2023 69,721 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 69,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,543 miles

Front steering rack has light misting of oil

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2022 67,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front steering rack has light misting of oil

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2021 65,867 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 65,841 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,662 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 61,469 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 59,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 58,480 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 57,004 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 57,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,539 miles

nearside front valave stem slightly damaged

Fail 23 May 2014 55,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2013 54,152 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 52,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2011 50,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2010 49,428 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 22 May 2009 45,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2008 42,424 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 40,132 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 36,109 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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Y871 GTU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y871 GTU, 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 Y871 GTU registered?

Y871 GTU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y871 GTU safe to buy?

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