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Y952 RBC

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,254 mi
Last recorded175,254 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 RBC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 175,254 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 175,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 164,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight distortion to both front brake discs

slight distortion to front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2011 153,031 miles

stone chip in screen..rear discs corroded..rear axle front mounting bushes worn..slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing..rear chassis corroded by axle mounts..o/s/r tyre has heavy wear on inner edges..all fuel and brake pipes covered

Pass 1 Feb 2010 139,982 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 139,979 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wipers in poor condition....o/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise..n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jan 2009 125,975 miles

slight front brake imbalance....stone chips in screen....n/s/r lower suspension bush has slight play....rear antiroll bar corroded....slight corrosion by rear subframe mounts

Pass 25 Jan 2008 111,402 miles

slight damage to front number plate....slight damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2006 90,717 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 79,244 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 79,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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Y952 RBC 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 72.7%.

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 Y952 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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Y952 RBC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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