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Y948 PTF

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,902 mi
Last recorded138,902 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 PTF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 138,902 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 138,902 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 126,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 125,137 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2011 109,649 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 100,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,214 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 155,568 miles

front brake balance on upper limit at 24%advise investgation

Fail 23 Oct 2007 155,522 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 145,355 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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Y948 PTF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y948 PTF, 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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What year was Y948 PTF registered?

Y948 PTF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y948 PTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y948 PTF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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