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YV51 BGE

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,097 mi
Last recorded127,097 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 127,097 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 121,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 111,021 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 98,944 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 98,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 88,285 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 88,281 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 77,197 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BGE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV51 BGE registered?

YV51 BGE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is YV51 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 BGE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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