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Y97 XSS

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,327 mi
Last recorded92,327 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 XSS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2017 84,304 miles

Brake performance not tested due to overheating (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested due to overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Seat belt installation causes a seat belt component fitted to a seat to significantly intrude into a gangway and likely to injure a passenger harness (5.3.1v)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 76,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR OF FRONT PIPE AT FLANGE (7.1.2)

Front FRONT BRAKES BINDING

Nearside Front Inner EDGE WORN

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 May 2016 76,099 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR OF FRONT PIPE AT FLANGE (7.1.2)

Front FRONT BRAKES BINDING

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 May 2015 72,184 miles

front brake discs corroded

front pipe joint corroded & blowing

sligh tbinding front brakes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 72,110 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

door mirror damaged

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,151 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 62,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,634 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,616 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,989 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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Y97 XSS is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y97 XSS, 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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Y97 XSS is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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