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YV51 BFY

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,171 mi
Last recorded76,171 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,171 miles

CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONANTS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION (INNER SURFACE)

STRONG ADVISE:STEERING RACK BUSHES ARE WORN TO LIMITS

WIPER BLADES ARE STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,429 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,422 miles

both rear discs are scored

Pass 22 May 2009 55,414 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 49,336 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 43,107 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 37,077 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 30,527 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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YV51 BFY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YV51 BFY, 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 YV51 BFY registered?

YV51 BFY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is YV51 BFY safe to buy?

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