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Y879 VGD

2001 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 VGD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023
Fail 2 Jun 2023 71,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 64,221 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 64,219 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jun 2021 64,081 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,154 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 61,154 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,801 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 58,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 56,505 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 54,290 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 54,290 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 52,420 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,969 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 49,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2014 46,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 43,885 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,453 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 36,251 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 32,855 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 29,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 22,475 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 16,928 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 VGD is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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