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Y954 LVW

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,735 mi
Last recorded143,735 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 LVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 143,735 miles

advise bad oil leak from engine requires steam clean

advise flanges on front pipe exhaust badly corroded +very slight blowing

advise play in o/s/r top suspension arm

Fail 9 Mar 2015 143,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise bad oil leak from engine requires steam clean

advise flanges on front pipe exhaust badly corroded +very slight blowing

advise play in o/s/r top suspension arm

Pass 8 Mar 2014 138,379 miles

ADVISE O/S/R LIGHT LENS BROKEN

ADVISE SPLIT ON O/S/R TYRE ON INNER SIDEWALL

Fail 8 Mar 2014 138,379 miles

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

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

ADVISE O/S/R LIGHT LENS BROKEN

ADVISE SPLIT ON O/S/R TYRE ON INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 8 Mar 2013 131,729 miles

ADVISE CUT IN O/S/R TYRE AND TREAD GETTING LOW

ADVISE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE 2 SPLITS ON INNER SIDEWALL

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 8 Mar 2012 126,077 miles

ADVISE CUTS IN O/S/R TYRE

Fail 8 Mar 2012 126,077 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ADVISE CUTS IN O/S/R TYRE

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Mar 2011 119,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 114,979 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 111,148 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 111,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 104,567 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 98,709 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 98,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2006 93,059 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 LVW is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y954 LVW, 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 Y954 LVW registered?

Y954 LVW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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