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Y881 VGD

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,294 mi
Last recorded99,294 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 VGD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,294 miles

Bonnet stay clip is broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside of vehicle and components are rather corroded

Underside of vehicle and components are thickly coated in wax oil

Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside of vehicle and several steering , suspension and brake parts are corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,451 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,019 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,893 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,143 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 49,639 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

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

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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Y881 VGD is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y881 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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Y881 VGD is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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