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Y959 FAH

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,874 mi
Last recorded169,874 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 FAH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 169,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 169,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 165,157 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 164,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 150,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,953 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 129,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,448 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 104,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,947 miles

N.S.F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Fail 22 Feb 2012 95,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N.S.F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 23 Feb 2011 90,132 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,931 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,114 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 61,303 miles

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

n/s/f tyer slight worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,240 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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Y959 FAH is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y959 FAH, 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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Y959 FAH is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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