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Y966 XBD

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,371 mi
Last recorded173,371 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 XBD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 173,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Mar 2017 173,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Mar 2016 160,358 miles

Corrosion in exhaust system

EML light on

play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 20 Feb 2016 159,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 153,681 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2015 153,679 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

o/srear tyreworn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 143,255 miles

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

unable to check outer sills fully plastic covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2014 143,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 124,440 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 124,440 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 117,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 117,509 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 109,828 miles

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

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

Offside rear wheel makes slight rough sound when rotated.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 109,824 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside rear wheel makes slight rough sound when rotated.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 105,015 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 99,368 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 91,172 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 82,356 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 XBD is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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