MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,974 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing thin
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear suspension components and prescribed areas have slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing thin
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear suspension components and prescribed areas have slight corrosion
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake caliper has slight restricted free movement
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake caliper has slight restricted free movement
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r stop lamp cover damage
underneath corroded
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r stop lamp cover damage
underneath corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
brake judder when foot brake applyed
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
metal brake pipes been greased.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
metal brake pipes been greased.
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in tread of O/S/F tyre, not punctured
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y98 XSS is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 Y98 XSS, 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 XSS is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 June 2001.
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