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Y975 DRU

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,167 mi
Last recorded66,167 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 DRU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,167 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 66,130 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 65,790 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,339 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,376 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread (raised tread)

nearside rear inner sill rusty

offside rear inner sill rusty

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2015 47,548 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 47,548 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 42,108 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,559 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,799 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 35,799 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,108 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 33,105 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,751 miles

slight crack in front number plate

Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,828 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 23,751 miles

rear pads low and discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2006 23,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front pads low and discs in poor condition

rear pads low and discs in poor condition

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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Y975 DRU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y975 DRU, 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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Y975 DRU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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