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Y966 MHE

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,800 mi
Last recorded115,800 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 MHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2022 115,800 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML is on

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear of vehicle is corroded

Unable to give inspection to rear brake shoes

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 109,564 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 103,683 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 103,682 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,256 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 85,254 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,624 miles

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,301 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 63,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,059 miles

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

offside front bumper insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2016 53,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

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

offside front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,007 miles

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

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 30 Apr 2015 52,007 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,326 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 48,980 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,340 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,948 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,144 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 39,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,066 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 35,066 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,236 miles

near side front tyre unevenly worn on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,780 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,618 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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Y966 MHE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y966 MHE, 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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Y966 MHE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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