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Y879 LRO

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

181,851 mi
Last recorded181,851 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 181,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and undercovers fitted.

Fail 29 Nov 2023 181,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and undercovers fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2022 169,077 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2022 169,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 157,545 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2021 157,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 143,502 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 143,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 131,930 miles

Offside Front Inner Inner steering arm slightly ply.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 131,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake rod insecure Hand brake locking device insecure. (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Inner Inner steering arm slightly ply.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 124,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 6 Jun 2018 124,906 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire cylinder 6 injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 10 May 2017 124,198 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 124,198 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside front (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front rear pads not seen (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 121,115 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 118,979 miles

rear pads not seen

Pass 25 Jun 2014 119,293 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 116,293 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 110,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 4 Jul 2012 104,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 99,020 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 99,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 93,960 miles

handbrake travel

nsf/nsr tyre edges slightly worn

Fail 21 Apr 2010 93,957 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

nsf/nsr tyre edges slightly worn

Fail 2 Apr 2009 88,183 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,183 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 81,708 miles

Both rear sill panels dented (n/s/r worse)

Engine under tray fitted

Front number plate cracked around fixing screw

Odd tyre fitted to n/s/f (michelin)

Wear ridges to front brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2007 73,945 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,875 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 LRO is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LRO, 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 LRO is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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