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Y998 GDV

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,339 mi
Last recorded120,339 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 GDV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 120,339 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 120,320 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2012 116,429 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2012 116,429 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 110,914 miles

All brake discs slighly worn

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 105,835 miles

Front Registration plate slight damage

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 94,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Plastic underside

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2009 94,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Plastic underside

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 84,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres close to legal limit wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2007 72,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

can not see much under side coverd in plastic

number plate and bumper damage

Fail 9 May 2007 72,717 miles

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

Brake pipes covered with plastic coating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front number plate and front of vehicle

Underside of vehicle covered with plastic

Pass 15 May 2006 61,075 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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Y998 GDV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y998 GDV, 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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Y998 GDV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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