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Y954 KNB

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,071 mi
Last recorded142,071 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 KNB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 142,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 140,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 138,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate shroud deteriorated,rusty

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake back plate deteriorated rusty..

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

polish head lights.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 137,084 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 137,084 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 135,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 132,499 miles

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Fail 3 Mar 2016 132,492 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Pass 11 Mar 2015 129,288 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 129,288 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 126,322 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 126,322 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 121,092 miles

rear brake discs wareing unevenly

Fail 11 Mar 2013 121,092 miles

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

rear brake discs wareing unevenly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 116,674 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 116,673 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing not tested due to wheel grab

Fail 17 Mar 2011 111,137 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r disc sligfhtly warped..............

Pass 17 Mar 2011 111,137 miles

o/s/r disc sligfhtly warped..............

Pass 8 Oct 2009 103,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,594 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 91,550 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,568 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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Y954 KNB is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y954 KNB, 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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Y954 KNB is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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