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Y991 MBO

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,458 mi
Last recorded156,458 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 MBO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 156,458 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 156,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lcoking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Mar 2019 156,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 147,563 miles

Central Front coolant leak /poss radiator core

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 137,183 miles

Offside Front slight misting shock absorber

Fail 4 Feb 2017 137,079 miles

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

Offside Front slight misting shock absorber

Pass 15 Feb 2016 135,845 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 133,862 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 133,840 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 129,668 miles

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

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

weak pattern both head lights

Fail 5 Apr 2013 129,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

long travel on hand brake

weak pattern both head lights

Pass 5 Apr 2012 123,557 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,463 miles

child seat not secured in o/s/r

engine management light on

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 7 Apr 2011 118,463 miles

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

child seat not secured in o/s/r

engine management light on

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2010 105,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged but secure

Fail 1 Apr 2010 105,000 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged but secure

Pass 30 Mar 2009 98,761 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 98,761 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2007 91,973 miles

damage on front of vehicle

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2006 72,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 67,512 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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Y991 MBO is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 Y991 MBO, 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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Y991 MBO is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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