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YV51 BGK

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,530 mi
Last recorded120,530 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BGK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,530 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,867 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 112,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 106,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 103,546 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 101,341 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 100,418 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 100,418 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 99,476 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 BGK is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BGK, 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 BGK registered?

YV51 BGK is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is YV51 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 BGK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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