MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine cover and undercovers fitted.
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.
engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
engine cover fitted
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
engine cover fitted
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
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Inner steering arm slightly ply.
Offside Rear Brake rod insecure Hand brake locking device insecure. (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Inner Inner steering arm slightly ply.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside rear tyre worn
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
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
rear pads not seen
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
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
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)
handbrake travel
nsf/nsr tyre edges slightly worn
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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