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YR51 VYF

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,707 mi
Last recorded138,707 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 138,707 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no border between numbers and yellow background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rusty

heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2018 130,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/front washer jet not working

Fail 28 Jul 2018 130,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,168 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front osf wheel missing one wheel nut

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,695 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 109,695 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,860 miles

BOTH FRONT ANDO/SREAR TYRE INNERSIDEWALL CRACKED BUT NO CORDS VISIBLE

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jul 2014 91,794 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,038 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r damage lamp

Fail 5 Aug 2013 83,038 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r damage lamp

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,675 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,675 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,249 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALLS AND O/S REAR INNER SIDE HAVE SOME CRACKING NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,249 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALLS AND O/S REAR INNER SIDE HAVE SOME CRACKING NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 61,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,691 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,167 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,830 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre caused by kerbing not down to cords

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,753 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 VYF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VYF, 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 YR51 VYF registered?

YR51 VYF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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