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YL51 FVC

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,351 mi
Last recorded76,351 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 FVC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,351 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greasd

all discs rusty

full undertrays fitted

limited hand brake reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2018 70,885 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner side walls slight damaged & perished - 215/45R17

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,373 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner tread area

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,285 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 63,147 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump weeping.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,268 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,086 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,624 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,863 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,891 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,762 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,660 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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YL51 FVC is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YL51 FVC, 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 YL51 FVC registered?

YL51 FVC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YL51 FVC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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