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YR51 KNN

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,263 mi
Last recorded149,263 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 KNN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 149,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 139,527 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 139,527 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 131,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condition of headlamp patterns.

security of battery.

security of nearside headlamp.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 126,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 119,569 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 119,568 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 113,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 110,286 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 110,274 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly damaged

n/s and o/s rear brakepads anti rattle springs incorrectly assembled

n/s front headlamp slightly discoloured

n/s front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall... not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 8 Apr 2010 109,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

extra load tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

nsf tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2009 103,695 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 103,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 101,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 94,791 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 83,164 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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YR51 KNN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR51 KNN, 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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YR51 KNN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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