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YV51 BHY

2001 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,080 mi
Last recorded91,080 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BHY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 91,080 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 12 Dec 2009 86,021 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 86,021 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 79,396 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 33,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 33,640 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 49,260 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 BHY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Beige 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 BHY, 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 BHY registered?

YV51 BHY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is YV51 BHY safe to buy?

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