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Y96 BGO

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,603 mi
Last recorded208,603 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 BGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 208,603 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 199,444 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 199,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 188,003 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 169,933 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 149,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 131,217 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 115,026 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 115,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 102,390 miles

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

o/s front tyre pressure very low.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 102,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s front tyre pressure very low.

Fail 21 Aug 2008 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,279 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 73,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 56,760 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 56,760 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 43,058 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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Y96 BGO is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y96 BGO, 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 Y96 BGO registered?

Y96 BGO is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y96 BGO safe to buy?

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