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Y942 BLJ

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,943 mi
Last recorded119,943 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 BLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 119,943 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 96,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 96,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 83,234 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,186 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,655 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,417 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

rear number plate slightly obscured

Fail 30 May 2008 64,415 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn inner edge

rear number plate slightly obscured

Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,127 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,507 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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Y942 BLJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y942 BLJ, 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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Y942 BLJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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