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Y931 RFM

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,491 mi
Last recorded83,491 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 RFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,491 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 83,451 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,882 miles

off side front tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 22 Aug 2011 76,881 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

off side front tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Sep 2010 71,985 miles

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

all suspension components and brake pipes corroded

slight blow at centre to rear exhaust joint

Fail 20 Aug 2010 71,985 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all suspension components and brake pipes corroded

slight blow at centre to rear exhaust joint

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,796 miles

all suspension components corroded

slight blow at centre exhaust section

Fail 15 Sep 2009 68,796 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all suspension components corroded

slight blow at centre exhaust section

Pass 30 Aug 2008 65,518 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 65,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,105 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 62,105 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges and rear tyres worn close to limit

rear brake discs corroded

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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Y931 RFM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y931 RFM, 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 Y931 RFM registered?

Y931 RFM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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