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Y987 HNO

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,532 mi
Last recorded165,532 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 HNO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 165,532 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 165,532 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 150,105 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 150,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 135,074 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 126,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 120,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 11,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 100,591 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 100,591 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 91,821 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 91,542 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 75,792 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 75,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,545 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/sr child seat fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,277 miles

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

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,607 miles

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

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2008 68,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,443 miles

Engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Fail 6 Mar 2007 64,443 miles

Engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,234 miles

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

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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Y987 HNO is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y987 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.

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Y987 HNO is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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