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Y988 HDV

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,392 mi
Last recorded178,392 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 HDV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 178,392 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes beginning to debond

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on edges

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on edges

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2016 178,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on edges

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on edges

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2015 164,812 miles

headlamps becoming opache

mil light on

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from front pipe flange

Fail 20 Jan 2015 164,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

headlamps becoming opache

mil light on

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from front pipe flange

Pass 24 Jan 2014 150,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jan 2014 150,683 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Oct 2012 128,014 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 128,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 112,611 miles

Nearside rear tyre, there is a rip in outer wall of tyre nearly down to canvas showing. Although the tyre is a pass for MOT purposes the customer will be strongly advices to replace tyre.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 104,942 miles

adv both aims slightly low........

Fail 2 Aug 2010 104,942 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

adv both aims slightly low........

Pass 4 Feb 2009 98,160 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 94,309 miles

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 12 Sep 2006 857,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 84,563 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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Y988 HDV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y988 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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Y988 HDV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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