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Y957 LVW

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

204,778 mi
Last recorded204,778 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 LVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 204,778 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 204,777 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 195,573 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear outer sills slightly corroded both sides

Pass 26 Sep 2018 182,520 miles

Caliper restricting view of rear pads

Fail 18 Sep 2018 182,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Caliper restricting view of rear pads

Pass 12 Sep 2017 166,850 miles

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 166,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 157,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 151,716 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 146,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 143,451 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 134,827 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 132,590 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 122,747 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in nearside rear lower suspension joint

Slight play in offside rear lower suspension joint

Fail 9 Nov 2012 122,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in nearside rear lower suspension joint

Slight play in offside rear lower suspension joint

Pass 7 Nov 2011 108,157 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 108,157 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,442 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 79,551 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 79,551 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,337 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,647 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 51,938 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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Y957 LVW is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y957 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 Y957 LVW registered?

Y957 LVW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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