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Y981 HNO

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,146 mi
Last recorded118,146 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 HNO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,146 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 118,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 118,150 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 118,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,619 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 115,619 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 111,541 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,059 miles

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,025 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish,n/s/r starting to perish also o/s/r tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 5 Sep 2012 104,361 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,331 miles

nearside front tie rod inner bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,885 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 94,707 miles

front brake discs wearing slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2008 90,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Spare tyre illegal.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 87,459 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 83,845 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 80,602 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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Y981 HNO is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y981 HNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y981 HNO registered?

Y981 HNO is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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