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Y879 HNN

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,209 mi
Last recorded103,209 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 HNN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,209 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake backplate has some corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 3 drive belts cracked

both rear subframe attaching brackets corroded

nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded but not holed

offside rear outer sill heavily corroded but not holed

Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,183 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 3 drive belts cracked

both rear subframe attaching brackets corroded

nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded but not holed

nearside rear tyre wearing low 215/45/17w xl

offside rear outer sill heavily corroded but not holed

Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all 3 drive belts cracked

both rear subframe attaching brackets corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 81,991 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all 3 drive belts cracked

both rear subframe attaching brackets corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,436 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Oct 2011 69,436 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,448 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 64,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,700 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2008 47,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cracking to both rear tyres - recommend replaced

engine undertray fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2008 47,873 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cracking to both rear tyres - recommend replaced

engine undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,422 miles

slight cracking around both rear tyre circumferences

Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,986 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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Y879 HNN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y879 HNN, 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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Y879 HNN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 May 2001.

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