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Y947 VBE

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,078 mi
Last recorded133,078 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 VBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 133,078 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 118,150 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,014 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 102,014 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,001 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,993 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 84,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,604 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,062 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 73,094 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,094 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,216 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 65,567 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 61,780 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 47,503 miles

short bypass hose on water pump weeping

Pass 9 May 2006 38,231 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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Y947 VBE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y947 VBE, 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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Y947 VBE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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