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Y936 JFM

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,269 mi
Last recorded153,269 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 JFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 153,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose rear bolt loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre has tread damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2016 145,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear outer sills corroded, but outside of prescribed areas

Fail 30 Jul 2016 145,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear outer sills corroded, but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jul 2015 129,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 114,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,211 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 69,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 63,450 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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Y936 JFM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y936 JFM, 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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Y936 JFM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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