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Y968 FAH

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,416 mi
Last recorded151,416 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 FAH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 151,416 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 148,414 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 148,414 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 145,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Dec 2014 145,359 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2014 141,809 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 141,803 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 137,779 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cannot see rear brake pads without dismantling

rear brake discs inner surface very rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2013 137,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cannot see rear brake pads without dismantling

rear brake discs inner surface very rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2012 133,007 miles

n/a front brake dragging slightly

n/s washer jet weak

repair to n/s sill at rear covered in sealant and cannot inspect properly

Pass 4 Jan 2011 128,784 miles

previous repair to n/s rear sill area covered in sealant and cannot inspect

Fail 4 Jan 2011 128,784 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

previous repair to n/s rear sill area covered in sealant and cannot inspect

Pass 21 Dec 2009 124,797 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 124,788 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 121,982 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2008 121,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

unable to inspect n/s rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2007 117,330 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 109,518 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 99,189 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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Y968 FAH is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y968 FAH, 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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Y968 FAH is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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