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Y985 XBD

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,592 mi
Last recorded114,592 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 XBD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 114,592 miles

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

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

general corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 9 Aug 2016 114,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

general corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,948 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 98,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre is on legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2012 98,280 miles

o/s/r tyre is on legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,360 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 93,582 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,905 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 82,905 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 78,363 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 74,704 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 74,490 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 69,914 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 69,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 58,830 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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Y985 XBD is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y985 XBD, 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 Y985 XBD registered?

Y985 XBD is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y985 XBD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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