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Y89 SBJ

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,707 mi
Last recorded123,707 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 SBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 123,707 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 123,705 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 119,641 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 116,752 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 116,713 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2014 112,404 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 106,966 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 106,962 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 98,730 miles

battery insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2011 92,893 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 92,397 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 82,874 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 69,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,777 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 59,777 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 49,675 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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Y89 SBJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y89 SBJ, 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 Y89 SBJ registered?

Y89 SBJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y89 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y89 SBJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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