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Y943 RBC

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,268 mi
Last recorded105,268 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 RBC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 105,268 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded, by jacking points

Pass 5 Dec 2018 98,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

both sides rearmost suspension arm bushes at front slightly perished

front to rear brake discs slightly corroded (both sides)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2018 98,046 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both sides rearmost suspension arm bushes at front slightly perished

front to rear brake discs slightly corroded (both sides)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2017 91,616 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill slightly damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front track control arm rearmost rubber bushes slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

front brake discs lipped slightly

nearside and offside rear jacking points slightly corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Sep 2017 91,616 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides front (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides rear (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front outer sill slightly damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front track control arm rearmost rubber bushes slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

front brake discs lipped slightly

nearside and offside rear jacking points slightly corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Sep 2016 86,601 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower but rearmost (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear coil springs lowering devices fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 86,601 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail gate (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower but rearmost (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear coil springs lowering devices fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear suspension coil spring lowering devices fitted

nearside front tyre rim protector pealing off

Fail 6 Oct 2015 80,974 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides front (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 3x nuts (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both sides (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear suspension coil spring lowering devices fitted

nearside front tyre rim protector pealing off

Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,814 miles

slight surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2013 74,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,403 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2010 67,529 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front brake disc backplate damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 59,113 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 57,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 57,705 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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Y943 RBC is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y943 RBC, 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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Y943 RBC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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