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Y929 PTF

2001 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,262 mi
Last recorded168,262 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 PTF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 168,262 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2021 168,237 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 166,153 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 165,844 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 148,741 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 138,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 132,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 132,499 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 125,870 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 125,870 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2015 120,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 113,050 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 107,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing inner/outer edges close to legal limit

rear brake pads look low

Fail 13 Jun 2013 107,317 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing inner/outer edges close to legal limit

rear brake pads look low

Pass 25 Jun 2012 97,372 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside & outside edges

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 21 Jun 2012 97,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside & outside edges

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,993 miles

rear pads look low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,139 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,901 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 66,061 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 56,395 miles

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,749 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2005 42,611 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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Y929 PTF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y929 PTF, 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 Y929 PTF registered?

Y929 PTF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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