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Y971 FAH

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,282 mi
Last recorded62,282 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 FAH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,282 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 62,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,376 miles

slight wear on o/side front tyre inner tread

surface cuts on n/side front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,020 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,639 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have cuts to outer tyre walls

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,768 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,891 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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Y971 FAH is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y971 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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What year was Y971 FAH registered?

Y971 FAH is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y971 FAH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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