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Y981 JFM

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,839 mi
Last recorded123,839 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 JFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2017 123,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,050 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 111,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,388 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 93,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,951 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,867 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,762 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,948 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 JFM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JFM, 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 Y981 JFM registered?

Y981 JFM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y981 JFM safe to buy?

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