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Y996 YAG

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,895 mi
Last recorded135,895 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 YAG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 135,895 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 127,552 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 127,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested incorrect beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached no locking device on nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,860 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 106,747 miles

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

rear inner sub frame mounting area corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 106,747 miles

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

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

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

rear inner sub frame mounting area corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 91,130 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 90,182 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,337 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 88,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,388 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,579 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 77,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,148 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,493 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 36,035 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 36,035 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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside front tyre on 1.6mm.

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 YAG is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YAG, 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 YAG is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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