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Y98 OJA

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,217 mi
Last recorded168,217 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 OJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 168,217 miles

modified suspension

Pass 2 Mar 2024 161,791 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 155,796 miles

modified suspension

Pass 24 Jan 2022 146,098 miles

suspension has been lowered

Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 124,995 miles

Modified differential not suitable for roller brake test

Modified suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2018 113,040 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,503 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,273 miles

Offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 90,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,687 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,173 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 80,173 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,719 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 18 Apr 2011 71,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,219 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2010 69,213 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2009 65,231 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,231 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear discs poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2007 55,453 miles

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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Y98 OJA is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 Y98 OJA, 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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Y98 OJA is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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