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Y961 VBE

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,099 mi
Last recorded89,099 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 VBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 89,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2025 89,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake warning light on on dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,286 miles

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 79,213 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,053 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge - slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,391 miles

Front both tyres slightly perished.

both wiper blades worn and split.

vehicle has underside surface corrosion .

Fail 2 Aug 2017 30,391 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill . (2.4.A.3)

Front both tyres slightly perished.

both wiper blades worn and split.

vehicle has underside surface corrosion .

Pass 1 Aug 2016 29,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,074 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 29,074 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system rusty

surface rust on underside of vehicle inc suspension and brake components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system in rusty condition

front tyres have sidewall damage

rear tyres have sidewall damage on inner face

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion inc suspension and steering components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,235 miles

Both rear tyres have damage to inner sidewalls

Rust forming on all suspension components

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 27,235 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres have damage to inner sidewalls

Nearside front brake dragging slightly

Rust forming on all suspension components

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,024 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 26,023 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,826 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,260 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,472 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,488 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and perished on outer side walls

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,901 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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Y961 VBE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y961 VBE, 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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Y961 VBE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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