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Y951 NHB

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

314,424 mi
Last recorded314,424 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 NHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 314,424 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 314,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 303,399 miles

Front small stone chip in windscreen.

Nearside Rear inner arch area corroded.

Rear fuel pipe modified, but not leaking.

Rear rear brake pad retaining clips cable tied in.

Fail 21 Sep 2020 303,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Front small stone chip in windscreen.

Nearside Rear inner arch area corroded.

Rear fuel pipe modified, but not leaking.

Rear rear brake pad retaining clips cable tied in.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 278,202 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 278,199 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 262,851 miles

CANT SEE REAR BRAKES PADS

Pass 6 Aug 2016 245,438 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 225,427 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 203,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2014 203,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 183,577 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 142,658 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 142,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 110,752 miles

inspect rear dics

Pass 6 Dec 2007 82,324 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 64,996 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 47,855 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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Y951 NHB is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y951 NHB, 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 Y951 NHB registered?

Y951 NHB is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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