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Y938 MGS

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,290 mi
Last recorded152,290 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 MGS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 152,290 miles

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Fail 16 Feb 2021 152,290 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 15 Feb 2020 149,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 142,239 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake low

Pass 20 Jan 2017 128,407 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

rear discs poor condition

under body corrosion at rear

Fail 20 Jan 2017 128,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear discs poor condition

under body corrosion at rear

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,940 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 110,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 106,239 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 106,222 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 7 May 2013 97,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,930 miles

ADVISE REAR INNER DISCS PITTED

Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,657 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 84,657 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,968 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,262 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 54,196 miles

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

offside front tyre uneven wear & side wall damage

Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,692 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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Y938 MGS is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y938 MGS, 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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Y938 MGS is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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