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Y998 HDV

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,499 mi
Last recorded147,499 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 HDV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 147,499 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 135,725 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 135,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 128,537 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 122,834 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 116,000 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 110,590 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 103,184 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 95,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet stay clip broken

nearside rear tyre worn below 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2008 95,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet stay clip broken

nearside rear tyre worn below 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2007 86,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 74,045 miles

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

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

front exhaust joint bolt missing

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 HDV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDV, 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 Y998 HDV registered?

Y998 HDV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y998 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 HDV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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