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Y996 VKJ

2001 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,203 mi
Last recorded105,203 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 VKJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,203 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 105,198 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 102,931 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

slight bind n/s/f brake

trc light flashing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,286 miles

advise chassis damaged and split nearside front section.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 99,119 miles

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

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

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

advise chassis damaged and split nearside front section.

advise offside front tyre balding inner egde.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,738 miles

advise offside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise offside rear tyre low and just on legal limit 1.6mm.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,838 miles

advise handbrake travel high

advise off side rear tyre wearing low and unevely [2.0mm]

Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,339 miles

advise both rear outter cv boots weeping

advise front screen various chips

advise near side front fog lamp inop

advise near side front shock weeping

advise near side front tyre wearing unevenly

advise off side rear tyre wearing low,nearing legal limits

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,148 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 82,083 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear pads approx 80% worn

Fail 28 Feb 2008 74,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise wiper split nearside

Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,195 miles

advise wiper split nearside

Fail 1 Mar 2007 64,341 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,341 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,820 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)

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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Y996 VKJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y996 VKJ, 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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Y996 VKJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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