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Y97 SJH

2001 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,043 mi
Last recorded158,043 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 SJH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 158,043 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 158,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 155,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 152,461 miles

screen chipped n/s/f tyre worn on limit o/s/f tyre low

Pass 12 Mar 2013 149,651 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 142,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 130,674 miles

chip in screen

Pass 25 Mar 2010 116,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 100,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,692 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 71,830 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge †both rear tyres worn low †n/s/r tyre has cut on inner side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2006 58,069 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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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Y97 SJH is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y97 SJH, 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 Y97 SJH registered?

Y97 SJH is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y97 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 SJH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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