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Y971 RBC

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,742 mi
Last recorded121,742 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 121,742 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 115,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 108,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,857 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 104,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 104,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 91,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,420 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 83,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 78,191 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 66,404 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 RBC is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RBC, 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 RBC registered?

Y971 RBC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y971 RBC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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