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Y971 UBL

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,198 mi
Last recorded151,198 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 UBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 151,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2019 151,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 143,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 135,878 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 128,956 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 128,956 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 122,081 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 119,356 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 119,356 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 111,734 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 100,290 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 100,290 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,893 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 93,700 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 90,577 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 85,485 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 85,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UBL is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y971 UBL, 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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Y971 UBL is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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