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Y995 REC

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,811 mi
Last recorded143,811 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 REC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 143,811 miles

Front Wishbones, Rear Bushes are worn.

Fuel Filler Neck is corroding.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

O/S/F Brake has a minor bind.

Rear Suspension Arms and Subframe are corroding.

Sills corroding at rear.

Steering Rack Mounting Bush is worn.

Tyre Pressures reset at MOT.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 137,939 miles

O/S/F Brake is binding minorly.

Rear Suspension is corroding generally.

Sills are starting to corrode at rear, especially O/S.

Steering Rack Mounting bush is worn.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT, 30F 30R.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 137,939 miles

O/S/F Brake is binding minorly.

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

Rear Suspension is corroding generally.

Sills are starting to corrode at rear, especially O/S.

Steering Rack Mounting bush is worn.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT, 30F 30R.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 133,000 miles

Front Brake Discs have a minor wear lip developing.

Rear Brake Pipes are starting to corrode. (Cleaned & Greased)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 133,000 miles

Front Brake Discs have a minor wear lip developing.

Rear Brake Pipes are starting to corrode. (Cleaned & Greased)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 127,640 miles

Headlamp Lenses are opaque, causing faint headlamp images, borderline to failure.

Minor Play in both Track Rod Ends.

Rear Registration Plate is deteriorating.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 127,630 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp Lenses are opaque, causing faint headlamp images, borderline to failure.

Minor Play in both Track Rod Ends.

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

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

Rear Registration Plate is deteriorating.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 119,971 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 110,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 104,926 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 104,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 93,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 90,286 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 90,147 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise sreen damage in zone a & b just within requirement

Pass 29 Jul 2008 77,809 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 77,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,752 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 50,527 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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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Y995 REC is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y995 REC, 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 Y995 REC registered?

Y995 REC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y995 REC safe to buy?

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