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Y978 DRU

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

119,845 mi
Last recorded119,845 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 DRU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 119,845 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 101,185 miles

Rear brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,545 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner disc surface rusty

Offside Rear Outer cv gaiter slight leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,807 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,479 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,432 miles

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,963 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,669 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,409 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,031 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 56,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,498 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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Y978 DRU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y978 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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Y978 DRU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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