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Y967 KAR

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,467 mi
Last recorded40,467 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 KAR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 40,467 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 37,808 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 37,808 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 36,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Light unit is slightly facing sidewards / distorted and taped around edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Bush carrier corroding (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,558 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit slightly distorted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake warning light remains on when lever released

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 34,558 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit slightly distorted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake warning light remains on when lever released

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,161 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,894 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 28,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,970 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,993 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 4,537 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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Y967 KAR 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 82.4%.

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 Y967 KAR, 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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Y967 KAR is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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