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Y891 VGD

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 VGD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to under-body

windscreen has various small chips

Fail 22 Jan 2019 104,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to under-body

windscreen has various small chips

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 101,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to under-body and suspension components

rear discs poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2016 98,993 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing and starting to split between tread - recommend replacing asap

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,877 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,376 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 91,697 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,488 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2011 84,207 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 79,577 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 79,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 72,383 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 65,269 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2007 57,627 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 49,562 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 49,561 miles

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

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

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 3 Jun 2005 41,092 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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Y891 VGD is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y891 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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Y891 VGD is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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