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Y908 FCH

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,386 mi
Last recorded146,386 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 FCH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 146,386 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corrode outside the prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs scored and pitted but not affecting performance

Pass 7 Sep 2018 142,090 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 165,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 131,460 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 131,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 127,600 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 125,537 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front suspension bushes cracked/splitting

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 125,537 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front suspension bushes cracked/splitting

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 119,525 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 119,525 miles

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

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 116,148 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake discs heavilly corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel tank and supports corroding

wipers poor

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,580 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front suspension bushes cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2010 105,915 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

N/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2010 105,914 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads on legal limit and front discs corroded and worn

General underbody corrosion

N/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear discs heavily corroded and in poor condition

Rear handbrake application uneven and snatching

Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,776 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 100,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,007 miles

Both front tyres and o/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

Front reg plate cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2007 90,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,905 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 67,895 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

All four tyres cracking in tread

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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Y908 FCH is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y908 FCH, 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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Y908 FCH is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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