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YL51 FVN

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,084 mi
Last recorded144,084 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 144,084 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 144,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 136,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 136,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 129,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,401 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 112,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 106,443 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Off Side rear Brake Disc Corroded & Pitted On Inner Face

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 97,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 91,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,134 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 96,891 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 87,866 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Dec 2005 75,503 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 FVN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

YL51 FVN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YL51 FVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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