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Y899 VFF

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,072 mi
Last recorded160,072 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 VFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 160,072 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

some damage to n/s rear inner tyre wall

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 8 Oct 2015 151,638 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

covers fitted undrneath

slight cracking on both rear tyre walls

Fail 8 Oct 2015 151,638 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

covers fitted undrneath

slight cracking on both rear tyre walls

Pass 7 Nov 2014 140,266 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 129,185 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front wiper blade slightly loose on wiper arm

Fail 19 Oct 2013 129,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front wiper blade slightly loose on wiper arm

Pass 14 Mar 2013 121,286 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn On inner Edge

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 121,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn On inner Edge

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 114,036 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 108,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 108,074 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 101,615 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 91,098 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 91,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 84,419 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 78,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 78,804 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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Y899 VFF 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 66.7%.

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 Y899 VFF, 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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Y899 VFF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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