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Y991 MET

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Lpg 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,653 mi
Last recorded128,653 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 MET
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 128,653 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILLS n/s and off /s (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills n/s and off/s rear suspension prescribed area corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 126,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s SILLS (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 123,552 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S SILLS (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 119,238 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 112,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,282 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,465 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 103,465 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 95,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,065 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 87,065 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 18 Mar 2010 78,567 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,174 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 62,496 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 62,496 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 56,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,173 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 48,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

surface corrosion on rear anti roll bar(plastic coating peeling off)

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 MET is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MET, 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 MET is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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