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Y96 VGN

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,021 mi
Last recorded122,021 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 VGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 122,021 miles

Both sides rear tyres are cracked around the tyres walls and have 2mm of tred

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 122,019 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear tyres are cracked around the tyres walls and have 2mm of tred

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 118,871 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 110,395 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,040 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 89,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 78,917 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 78,773 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 60,962 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 VGN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y96 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

Y96 VGN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y96 VGN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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