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YT51 LKV

2001 Lexus IS200 SE

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,048 mi
Last recorded148,048 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS200 SE84,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 LKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 148,048 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both headlight lens slightly cloudy

Pass 9 Mar 2018 146,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 144,265 miles

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

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2016 142,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 140,517 miles

corrossion top o/s outer sill

play o/s/r suspension bush

rear tyres close to min limits

Pass 10 Dec 2013 137,767 miles

crack to center screen

slight corrosion to both rear sills/inner arch

Pass 6 Nov 2012 134,650 miles

could not clearly see any brake pads to determine there thickness

front brakes fluctuate slightly on rbt

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriated slightly

slight play o/s/r lower suspension hub to arm bush

Fail 11 Oct 2012 134,605 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

could not clearly see inner or outer brake pads to determine there thickness

n/s/f + o/s/f lower suspension b ushes starting to split

slight play o/s/r lower suspension bush

Pass 3 Oct 2011 123,100 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 112,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,662 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 102,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 94,043 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,547 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 79,547 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,016 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 74,531 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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YT51 LKV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 84,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT51 LKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YT51 LKV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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