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Y896 VGD

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,731 mi
Last recorded112,731 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 VGD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 103,452 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,424 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,858 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,018 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,315 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,132 miles

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

Large lip on front brake discs.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,443 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,856 miles

front wipers smearing screen.

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

rear brake discs corroded and scored.

Pass 26 Jul 2005 22,196 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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Y896 VGD is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y896 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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What year was Y896 VGD registered?

Y896 VGD is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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