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Y986 HDV

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,175 mi
Last recorded82,175 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 HDV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,175 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 82,175 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 82,360 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damage slightly cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,136 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damage slightly cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,488 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 80,224 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,654 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,152 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 76,152 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 76,100 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,126 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,075 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,437 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 67,297 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 67,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,039 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,210 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,669 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 47,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 29,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,464 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,821 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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Y986 HDV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 Y986 HDV, 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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Y986 HDV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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