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Y936 VGN

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,324 mi
Last recorded113,324 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 VGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 113,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,258 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 100,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 96,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

m.i.l on

Fail 14 Apr 2014 87,684 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2013 72,317 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 72,317 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,700 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc warped and brake efforts fluctuating

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,086 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,879 miles

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

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 8 Dec 2006 53,825 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 44,850 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 VGN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y936 VGN, 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 VGN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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