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Y989 PJA

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,791 mi
Last recorded142,791 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 PJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 142,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2014 128,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear heatshield insecure

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Jan 2014 128,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2013 117,035 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 110,856 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 97,418 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 97,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,987 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,870 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 45,625 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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Y989 PJA is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y989 PJA, 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 Y989 PJA registered?

Y989 PJA is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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