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YG51 FVS

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,906 mi
Last recorded145,906 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 FVS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2015 145,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

poor pattern on o/s headlamp

Pass 5 Feb 2015 145,906 miles

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

poor pattern on o/s headlamp

Pass 18 Jan 2014 139,178 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 133,613 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE LOWER SIDE SILL

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 124,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 113,525 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2011 113,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,845 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 97,845 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 97,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 88,482 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 81,013 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 159,494 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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YG51 FVS is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG51 FVS, 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 YG51 FVS registered?

YG51 FVS is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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