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Y998 HNO

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,983 mi
Last recorded140,983 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 HNO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 140,983 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 138,385 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 138,307 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 133,320 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 132,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 124,856 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 123,261 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 123,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 108,972 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 108,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 105,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,343 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 100,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,947 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 93,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40ZR18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Ignition barrel insecure, steering lock still works

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,340 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,330 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 74,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,217 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 71,770 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,310 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,278 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear low on inner faces

some surface rust on both rear brake disc inner faces

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,568 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 HNO is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HNO, 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 HNO registered?

Y998 HNO is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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