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Y959 PTF

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,740 mi
Last recorded138,740 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 138,740 miles

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

Nearside front headlight bracket broken but still secure within body at the time of test

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 122,186 miles

Nearside Front 1 of headlamp mounting brackets broken off, cable tied in place secure at time of test

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,327 miles

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

driver seat has slight movement

o/s/f wheel has slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2015 112,327 miles

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

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

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

driver seat has slight movement

o/s/f wheel has slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2014 105,265 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 105,265 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 96,829 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,093 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,093 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,078 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 77,273 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 70,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,617 miles

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

advise wheel removal for further inspection of rear pads

Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,342 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 10 Jun 2005 36,933 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 PTF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PTF, 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 PTF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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