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YV51 BHE

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,810 mi
Last recorded161,810 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 161,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 149,911 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn.

both front windshield washers partially blocked.

both rear number plate lamps slightly dim.

corrosion located on both fuel tank support straps.

o/s/r fog lamp slightly dim.

service foot brake long travel.

slight play detected within both o/s front/rear wheel bearings.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Pass 23 May 2014 137,045 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank corroded

fuel tank strapps corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 137,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank corroded

fuel tank strapps corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 126,886 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wearing

o/s/f tyre inner & outer edges wearing low

Fail 12 Apr 2013 126,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wearing

o/s/f tyre inner & outer edges wearing low

Pass 16 May 2012 124,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2011 120,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 111,190 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 104,521 miles

slight brake bind on o/s/f

Pass 5 Mar 2008 87,720 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,706 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 31,769 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 BHE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BHE, 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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YV51 BHE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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