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Y969 DRU

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,645 mi
Last recorded107,645 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 DRU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 107,645 miles

slight bind nearside front

Pass 8 May 2012 101,974 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EGDE

Pass 3 Jun 2011 101,342 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 93,095 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 93,095 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,118 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 85,118 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 83,015 miles

offside rear shock absorber has some dampness

Pass 4 Jan 2007 75,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 74,006 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 73,455 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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Y969 DRU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y969 DRU, 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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What year was Y969 DRU registered?

Y969 DRU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 July 2001.

Is Y969 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y969 DRU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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